ORANGE, Texas — Deweyville Independent School District has been awarded a $220,000 dual credit grant to help train students for high-demand, high-paying jobs after graduation.
The grant was awarded through the Texas Workforce Commission to help the school district purchase, repair, or replace equipment for career and technical education (CTE) programs that provide further training to students as they complete their high school coursework.
Texas Workforce commission uses funding from the Skills Development Fund to support, create, and expand dual credit and CTE programs that address local demand for high-skill, high-wage industries, according to a news release.
These programs also allow high school students to complete college credit hours while pursuing their long-term career goals.
The grant money awarded to Deweyville ISD will go towards a carpenter program.
Employers, schools, and students interested in learning more about training resources are encouraged to visit TWC’s Education Services website.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.