The University of Dallas aims to strengthen its local workforce with the help of a new grant.
On December 7th, Governor Greg Abbott announced Mint Dental, Kpost Company, On-Target Supplies and Logistics, and Richards Group.
“This job training grant will help North Texas residents gain great skills in in-demand careers and ensure critical industries have the support they need to succeed,” Abbott said in a news release. It will help us do that.”
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The funding will help UT Dallas provide “customized training” to more than 600 new and current employees in areas such as administration, project management, roofing, dental hygiene, material handling and desktop support, according to a news release. It is said to be useful for
The Texas Workforce Commission's Skills Development Fund was created in 1996 to help businesses in the state upskill their workforces through partnerships with public community colleges, technical schools and other organizations, according to TWC's website. The purpose is to
“[This] This award is another great example of an employer committed to upskilling its employees in preparation for the growing Texas economy,” TWC Chairman Brian Daniel said in a news release.
