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TWC Awards JET Grant to Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District - October 19, 2022

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas
Oct 26, 2022
Posted by: Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Commissioner of Labor Julian Alvarez awarded a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant to Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District.

The $189,316 grant funded equipment to train students in high demand welding careers. The district expects 79 students to earn their welding certifications before they graduate. Visit the TWC webpage to learn more about the JET Grant Program.

Other JET Grants for Welding awarded in 2021 included:

  • Burkeville ISD - $262,182
  • Center ISD - $328,571
  • Hudson ISD - $102,361
  • West Sabine ISD - $140,429