Gov Abbott Announces Victoria College $138,000 Job Training Grant

Texas is investing in its workforce with a new grant that will provide specialized training for over 100 manufacturing workers in Victoria.

VICTORIA TEXAS GETS A BIG BREAK

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $138,000+ Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to Victoria College to support workforce training for over 100 employees at Seadrift Coke.

“As the Best State for Business, investments in our workforce are critical for the success of the next generation of Texans,” said Abbott. “This grant will provide over 100 workers with the customized training they need to excel in their manufacturing careers.”

HIGH DEMAND JOBS IN VICTORIA

TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel emphasized the importance of such programs, stating, “Upskilling and reskilling programs like the Skills Development Fund help ensure Texas has talented workers to fill high-demand jobs.”

The grant was formally presented on Friday by TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III at a ceremony held at the Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex. Representatives from Victoria College, Seadrift Coke, and other local partners were in attendance.
This funding aligns with Abbott’s recent State of the State Address, where he designated career training as an emergency item for the 89th Legislative Session.

TEXAS WORKFORCE

The Skills Development Fund is Texas' primary workforce training grant, designed to help businesses upskill their workforce in partnership with community and technical colleges. Since its inception in 1996, the program has collaborated with over 4,800 employers and has helped create or enhance more than 420,000 jobs statewide.