Posts in Youth Career Explorations
2024 Teacher Externship - Strengthening Connections between Public Schools and the Business Community
The fourth annual Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas Teacher Externship took place June 10-14, 2024. Thirteen businesses and 15 teachers from 11 school districts collaborated to better prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s workforce. The Externship’s focus was on high-demand occupations such as manufacturing, healthcare, professional and technical services, and construction.
TOPICS: Partnerships, Youth Career Explorations
Manufacturing Day - Educating Students about Career Opportunities in Manufacturing
On Manufacturing Day – October 6, 2023 – over 150 Deep East Texas 8th grade students learned about exciting career opportunities where they can create, contribute and connect! The future is bright for students who choose careers in manufacturing, because the jobs are in high demand and near their hometowns and families.
TOPICS: Partnerships, Youth Career Explorations, Manufacturing
HDJT Grant and Partnership with JEDCO Funds Equipment to Prepare Students for Computer Occupations
Through the High Demand Job Training grant program, the Texas Workforce Commission provided a $56,172 grant, which was matched by the Jasper Economic Development Corporation. Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas purchased $112K in equipment to train students attending the Deep East Texas College and Career Academy in high demand computer occupations.
TOPICS: Partnerships, Youth Career Explorations, Computer Occupations
TWC Awards Nine JET Grants to Five School Districts and Lamar State College - Port Arthur
The grants of nearly $2.6 million funded equipment to train 594 students in high demand health, manufacturing and transportation careers: Lamar State College - Port Arthur, Jasper ISD, Deweyville ISD, Newton ISD, Spurger ISD, and Woodville ISD.
TOPICS: Partnerships, Youth Career Explorations, Manufacturing, Health, Construction
TWC Awards Nine JET Grants to Four School Districts and Angelina College
The grants totaling $2.8 million funded equipment to train 890 students in high demand health, manufacturing and transportation careers: Angelina College, Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD, Diboll ISD, Nacogdoches ISD and Windham School District.
TOPICS: Partnerships, Youth Career Explorations, Manufacturing, Health, Construction, Transportation
Teacher Externship 2023 - Connecting Education and Industry to Prepare Tomorrow's Workforce
The third annual Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas Teacher Externship was held June 12-16, 2023, to highlight the skills necessary for success in high-demand industries across Deep East Texas. Twenty-four businesses and 24 teachers from 16 Independent School Districts collaborated to better prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s workforce.
TOPICS: Partnerships, Youth Career Explorations
