More than $436,000 in state workforce grants is headed to programs serving Williamson County as part of a $7 million investment announced last month by Gov. Greg Abbott.
The Texas Talent Connection grants, administered by the Texas Workforce Investment Council, support education, skills training and job placement programs for Texans facing workforce barriers, according to officials.
“The Texas economy soars to new heights because of the hard work and dedication of our young and skilled workforce,” Abbott said in a statement. “These grants will allow more Texans to acquire the skills they need to succeed in high-demand careers.”
The Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board received $236,709 for the second year of its Rural Pre-Nursing Readiness and Education Program. The funding will help connect underserved rural residents with employer partnerships and educational pathways toward nursing degrees in Williamson County and other rural communities served by the workforce board.
American YouthWorks was awarded $200,000 for its program serving young adults ages 16-24. The funding will provide nocost pre-apprenticeship training for participants who are not enrolled in school or employed, helping prepare them for careers in high-demand industries.
The grants are part of a statewide investment supporting 27 workforce development projects designed to expand education, job training and career opportunities across Texas.
“As we train our future workforce, Texas will remain the economic engine of the country,” Abbott said.
