AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded Workforce Solutions Texoma and local partners a $122,013 High Demand Job Training (HDJT) grant to prepare area workers for long-term, in-demand careers. 

“Texas continues to support and grow the semiconductor industry,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “Through grants such as this one, TWC and its local partners will continue to train our workforce with the skills needed for these in demand jobs that are critical to Texas’ continued economic growth.”

Workforce Solutions Texoma will use the grant in partnership with Denison Independent School District, Grayson College, and Texas Industries to purchase equipment that will help prepare 36 individuals for high-demand occupations in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel presented the award at a ceremony attended by state and local officials and school staff at Denison High School.

About HDJT:
The HDJT grant program is part of TWC’s statewide effort to support collaboration between Workforce Development Boards and local economic development entities. These partnerships help create job training programs that prepare individuals across Texas communities for high-demand occupations. For more on this training program, businesses are encouraged to contact their local Workforce Solutions office or visit the High Demand Job Training Program webpage. 

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Texas Workforce Commission is a state agency dedicated to helping Texas employers, workers, and communities prosper economically. For details on TWC and its services in coordination with its local workforce development boards network, call 800-628-5115 or visit https://twc.texas.gov. Subscribe to email updates to receive notifications about TWC programs and services.