The Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant program defrays start-up costs associated with the development of career and technical education programs to public community and technical colleges, and independent school districts. Formerly under the direction of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, oversight of the state-funded program is now coordinated by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
The JET program provides grants to eligible entities to purchase and install equipment necessary for the development of career and technical education (CTE) courses or programs that lead to a license, certificate or post-secondary degree in a high-demand occupation.
JET grants provide potential economic returns through:
The JET program distributed about $120 million in fiscal years 2016 - 2024. Information about these awards can be found here: https://app.powerbigov.us/view?r=eyJrIjoiZGE2ZmU1NDktODE5OC00M2UxLThmY2YtN2FmOTMzNWZiOTJhIiwidCI6ImZlN2QzZjRmLTI0MWItNGFmMS04NGFhLTMyYzU3ZmU5ZGIwMyJ9
The fiscal year 2025 cycle made almost $1.7 million in awards to seven schools. Details can be found here: https://gov.texas.gov/es/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-over-1.6-million-in-career-training-grants-for-south-texas-schools-
An additional $14 million was awarded in 2025 which can be seen here: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-over-14-million-in-career-training-grants-across-texas
Eligible grantees include:
Applications were to be submitted by January 31, 2025. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.
For the FY 24-25 Biennium $30 million was allocated for: public junior, technical, and state colleges; Texas ISDs, open-enrollment charter schools who have partnered with a college; and the Windham School District. Applicants may request between $40,000-$350,000. Number of awards vary.