Boosting Local Job Opportunities: LIT Secures $343,340 Grant for Advanced Welding Training

LIT has received a $343,340 JET Grant from the Texas Workforce Commission. Awarded on April 18, 2024, the grant will support the college's Welding Department. The funds are allocated for purchasing equipment to improve training for traditional and dual credit students.

The grant is intended to prepare students in the Gulf Coast area for in-demand jobs. TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel stated that the goal is to provide Texans with the skills needed for workforce success. The JET Grant is part of an initiative to enhance educational programs that meet market demands.

The new equipment includes six plasma cutters, 11 welders, three welding tables, one ironworker, one band saw, and one sheet metal brake. These tools will enhance the practical training offered in LIT’s welding program, giving students hands-on experience with various welding techniques.

The JET grants are managed by the Texas Legislature, which provides funding biennially to support career and technical education programs. These grants are vital for community colleges and technical schools to develop programs that respond to changing industry needs.

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