Pasadena, Texas – San Jacinto College has been awarded a $109,020 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to train 20 students in the high-demand field of radiologic technology. These funds will equip students with the skills necessary to pursue careers as radiologic technologists and technicians.
“As the demand for skilled professionals in healthcare continues to grow, this grant ensures San Jacinto College can provide cutting-edge training that directly meets the needs of our region’s workforce,” said Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Chancellor of San Jacinto College. “By investing in our students and their future careers, we are not only empowering them but also strengthening the economic vitality of our region.”
The JET grant is part of a broader initiative announced by Governor Greg Abbott, who awarded more than $15 million in career training grants to 60 Texas higher education institutions and independent school districts. These funds will provide students with access to state-of-the-art equipment and resources for career and technical education programs, helping them transition into high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.
Governor Abbott highlighted the importance of initiatives like the JET program in sustaining Texas’ economic growth. “As Texas’ economy continues to grow, it is critical that we invest in our future workforce,” said Abbott. “This $15 million in career training grants will support career and technical training programs for thousands of Texas students across our great state. I thank the Texas Workforce Commission for their continued partnership with Texas’ high schools, colleges, and universities to help students achieve high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.”
The radiologic technology program at San Jacinto College will utilize the grant to acquire advanced equipment, ensuring students gain hands-on experience that prepares them for licensure and employment in the health care industry. Radiologic technologists and technicians are essential in providing diagnostic imaging services, a critical component of modern health care delivery.
“The JET grant program helps meet [workforce] demand by providing opportunities for Texans to gain valuable, hands-on experience that will prepare them to step into those high-demand careers,” said Bryan Daniel, TWC chairman.
Through the strategic use of JET grants, TWC continues to invest in programs that open doors for Texans to secure rewarding careers while meeting the workforce needs of local communities.
