Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of over $3.8 million in Skills Development Fund (SDF) grants to Dallas College, courtesy of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The funding aims to train more than 1,900 workers in specialized fields such as construction, manufacturing, and engineering.
“Investing in our workforce ensures that Texas employers have the talent they need to compete in the global arena,” said Governor Abbott. “The more than $3.8 million in grant funding will help train over 1,900 workers in the Dallas area for good-paying careers in high-demand industries. I thank the Texas Workforce Commission for partnering with community colleges across the state to prepare hardworking Texans for the better job and bigger paycheck opportunities we provide in Texas.”
According to TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel, “Skills Development Fund grants equip hardworking Texans with the necessary training for high-demand jobs.” He added that these grants would aid Dallas College and its partners in supporting local employers by preparing workers for roles in sectors like plumbing and electrical engineering.
The awards were presented last Thursday by TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III at a ceremony held at Dallas College Coppell Center. The three SDF grants include:
– $2,834,720 allocated for training 1,452 workers across a consortium of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical companies.
– $542,524 dedicated to training 312 workers within a group of manufacturing firms.
– $459,920 designated for training 230 employees at Lockheed Martin Corporation focusing on aerospace engineering and related fields.
SDF is a statewide initiative aimed at helping businesses enhance their workforce skills through partnerships with public community colleges and other entities. Since its inception in 1996, the program has collaborated with over 4,900 employers to support or create more than 435,000 jobs across Texas.
