Valley Schools Receive Over One Million for Workforce Training
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
These resources will support training for a total of 374 students in educational institutions in the Rio Grande Valley, and the new equipment will benefit more than 7,400 students statewide in the first year, according to the Governor's Office. Among the educational institutions that will benefit from these funds are South Texas College and four other school districts in the region, which will collectively receive $1,362,836 to strengthen nursing and HVAC programs. The funds will be distributed as follows: South Texas College will receive $216,293 to train 200 students in practical and vocational nursing. La Joya ISD will prepare 30 students as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians in collaboration with South Texas College, with funds valued at $353,686. Lasara ISD will receive $321,328 to train 80 students in HVAC systems in partnership with Texas Southmost College. Mercedes ISD will be granted $272,556 to train 14 students in HVAC systems in collaboration with South Texas College. Raymondville ISD will train 50 students in nursing in partnership with Texas Southmost College with a grant of $198,973. Governor Abbott emphasized that these funds aim to facilitate students' access to better-paying jobs through programs that allow them to obtain licenses, certifications, or college degrees.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
