Texas Workforce Commission Awards South Texas College $200,000

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently approved a $200,000 grant to South Texas College (STC) called the Apprenticeship Texas grant. This grant will allow for apprentice programs, for both youths and adults, and pay part of the college portion of apprenticeship. This program will allow them to get a head start and learn from employers while getting an education at the same time being, which is a definite win-win. The program is still in the beginning stages at STC as they have not decided which companies will benefit from it. Currently, STC sees about 4 or 5 local employers taking part in the program. This has come on the heels of an executive order signed a year and a half ago by the President mandating the country expand apprenticeship programs. This is a nationwide trend that thankfully is becoming part of our own region. The Department of Labor, Texas Workforce Commission, and the South Texas College all teamed up to make this happen. McAllen ISD recently…

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