Temple College Leads The Way With New Mechanic Training Funds

Temple College sees a boost in funding from the State of Texas! 

Jobs and Education for Texans Grant 

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a grant totaling $1,613,200 to be distributed to six colleges statewide. In addition to Temple College,  Academy ISD, Blooming Grove ISD, Hill College, Navarro College, and Rice ISD will receive grant money. Temple College will receive a $224,136 grant to train 20 students as mechanics. 

 JET’s Purpose 

The Jobs and Education for Texans grants will assist in training students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation. The JET grants will also support technical education training programs that need new equipment. According to Governor Abbott, “The booming Texas economy is largely built on career and technical training programs that ensure young Texans have the tools to compete in high-demand industries. This job training grant invests in the education of students so they can have a better job and earn a bigger paycheck. I thank the Texas Workforce Commission for their efforts to train Texans to build a better future for themselves and for Texas." 

 Additional Schools awarded JET grants: 

-Academy Independent School District (ISD): a $330,535 grant to train 218 students as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in partnership with Temple College. 

 -Blooming Grove ISD: a $314,047 grant to train 16 students as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in partnership with Navarro College. 

 -Hill College: a $260,870 grant to train 96 students as truck drivers. 

-Navarro College: a $349,009 grant to train 100 students as mechanics. 

 -Rice ISD: a $134,671 grant to train 90 students as registered nurses in partnership with Navarro College.