AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott Thursday announced a Skills Development Fund grant award totaling $154,985 to Workforce Solutions Panhandle by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Through this Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant, Workforce Solutions Panhandle will provide 127 new and incumbent workers at Plains Dairy, LLC with customized training in manufacturing, merchandising, forklift operations, transportation, food safety, and other relevant industry areas.
“Investing in our growing, dynamic workforce is crucial to support critical industries in our thriving economy,” said Governor Abbott. “This workforce training grant to Workforce Solutions Panhandle will help Texans in Amarillo increase their jobs skills in high demand industries. I thank the Texas Workforce Commission for their continued work to help develop Texas’ workforce meet the demands of our booming economy.”
“ Businesses across the Lone Star State are looking to provide innovative training for new and existing employees,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “Today’s award is a great example of employers who are committed to upskilling their workers to prepare for the growing Texas economy.”
Earlier, TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III presented the award to representatives from Workforce Solutions Panhandle, Plains Dairy, LLC, and other local partners at a ceremony held at Plains Dairy, LLC in Amarillo.
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