Queen City ISD Awarded State Grant To Expand Welding Training

A large group of students at Queen City ISD will soon have expanded opportunities to train for high-demand welding careers thanks to a nearly $278,000 state grant announced this week by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

The award is part of more than $1.9 million in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants awarded to seven Northeast Texas schools through the Texas Workforce Commission. The funding will help schools purchase and install new equipment to better prepare students for jobs in fields such as healthcare, mechanics, trucking, and welding.

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70 Queen City Students Will Be Trained

Queen City ISD, working in partnership with Texarkana College, will use its $277,590 grant to train 70 students for welding certifications. Welding continues to be one of the most sought-after technical skills in the region, offering graduates access to stable, good-paying jobs close to home.

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Governor Abbott said the grants ensure students gain the training they need to succeed in the workforce while strengthening the state’s economy. Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Joe Esparza added that the funding keeps Texas students and businesses competitive with access to the latest training technology.

Other schools receiving JET funding include:

• Cumby ISD – $181,574 for nursing programs in partnership with Paris Junior College
• Forestburg ISD – $131,838 for welding programs in partnership with North Central Texas College – Gainesville
• Grayson College – $350,000 for semiconductor processing technician training
• North Central Texas College – $331,656 for registered nursing programs
• Paris ISD – $328,894 for nursing programs in partnership with Paris Junior College
• Paris Junior College – $332,450 for industrial machinery mechanic training

In all, the grants will help train more than 520 Northeast Texas students for high-demand careers.