Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Dallas College will receive over $3.8 million in Skills Development Fund (SDF) grants from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The funding aims to train more than 1,900 new and current workers for specialized jobs in high-demand 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.”

TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel highlighted the importance of these grants: “Skills Development Fund grants equip hardworking Texans with the necessary training for high-demand jobs. These grants will help Dallas College and its partners support local employers by training workers for occupations in fields like plumbing, manufacturing, 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 to train 1,452 workers across a consortium of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical companies.

- $542,524 to train 312 workers across a consortium of manufacturing companies.

- $459,920 to train 230 workers at Lockheed Martin Corporation for occupations in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing, and more.

The SDF program is designed to assist businesses with upskilling their workforce through partnerships with public community colleges and technical colleges. Since its inception in 1996, it has supported over 4,900 employers and helped create or upgrade more than 435,000 jobs throughout Texas.