Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that El Paso Community College will receive a Skills Development Fund grant exceeding $85,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant aims to provide tailored training for over 100 workers at Bain Enterprises LLC in civil engineering roles.

Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of workforce investment, stating, “To build a stronger, more prosperous Texas, we need to continue to make critical investments to our world-class workforce. That is why I made expanding career training an emergency item this legislative session. This grant will provide over 100 workers with the customized training they need to thrive in high-demand occupations like civil engineering. Working together, we will ensure better job and bigger paycheck opportunities for all Texans.”

Bryan Daniel, Chairman of TWC, highlighted the role of such grants in enhancing workforce skills: “Skills Development Fund grants help Texas businesses upskill the workforce to fill high-demand occupations. This grant awarded today to El Paso Community College supports the efforts of local workers to pursue high-demand careers in civil engineering.”

The award was presented by TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III at a ceremony held at El Paso Community College’s Administration Services Center. Representatives from El Paso Community College, Bain Enterprises LLC, and other local partners attended the event.

The SDF program collaborates with public community and technical colleges, workforce development boards, and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service to offer innovative training solutions across various business sectors. Since its inception in 1996, it has partnered with over 4,900 employers to enhance or create more than 435,000 jobs throughout Texas.