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Manufacturing Day - Educating Students about Career Opportunities in Manufacturing

Posted by: Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas

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.

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TOPICS: Partnerships, Youth Career Explorations, Manufacturing

HDJT Grant and Partnership with JEDCO Funds Equipment to Prepare Students for Computer Occupations

Posted by: Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas

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.

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TOPICS: Partnerships, Youth Career Explorations, Computer Occupations

Teacher Externship 2023 - Connecting Education and Industry to Prepare Tomorrow's Workforce

Posted by: Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas

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.

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TOPICS: Partnerships, Youth Career Explorations