Governor Abbott Announces Over $462,000 In Job Training Grants To Tarrant County College

TEXAS, October 16 - October 16, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release

Governor Greg Abbott today announced two Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant awards totaling $462,352 to Tarrant County College and local partners by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

“Today's investment prepares Texans for the high-demand jobs that drive our state’s economy,” said Governor Abbott. “These grants will train 164 workers for high-pay occupations to meet industry needs and strengthen the Texas workforce pipeline.”

“The long-term strength of our workforce depends on partnerships between education and industry,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “These Skills Development Fund grants will allow Tarrant County College to provide specialized, hands-on training that supports regional industries and prepares Texans for high-growth occupations.”

Earlier today, TWC Chairman Joe Esparza presented the award to representatives from Tarrant County College, DrinkPAK II LLC, GEV Wind Power US LLC, and other local partners during a ceremony held at Tarrant County College South Campus.

The two SDF grants include:

• $282,392 to train 104 workers at DrinkPAK II LLC as batching technicians, electro-mechanical technicians, forklift drivers, and packaging technicians.
• $179,960 to train 60 workers at GEV Wind Power US LLC as composite repair technicians.

SDF is the state's workforce training grant program to help businesses upskill their new or incumbent workforce. In partnership with the public community and technical colleges, workforce development boards, and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, TWC collaborates to provide customized, innovative training to Texas businesses of all sizes.

The SDF grant program has provided training opportunities in partnership with more than 5,000 employers to upgrade or support the creation of over 446,000 jobs throughout Texas since the program's inception in 1996.