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Launchpad Grant Fund for
Career Training

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New Money for Career Training

In 2009, the Texas Legislature approved a new $25 million Jobs and Educa­tion for Texans (JET) program to help Texans get technical training for careers in fast-growing, “high-demand” occupations. These include high-paying fields such as high-tech manufacturing, computer support, nursing and allied health professions.

The need for the Launchpad Fund arises as students increasingly look for ways to pay for costs associated with college.

JET Launchpad Grant Qualification Checklist

  1. Must be 18 years of age or older
  2. Texas residents who are also permanent legal residents or citizens of the United States of America
  3. Complete all WTC admission requirements
  4. Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid and meet low income eligibility requirement
  5. Enroll in one of the following programs
    1. Computer Aided Drafting
    2. Electrical Lineman
    3. Information Technology Business Management
    4. Vocational Nursing
    5. Welding

How the money can be used:

  • Tuition
  • Textbooks
  • Required Fees
  • Childcare
  • Transportation (restrictions apply)
  • Tutoring
  • Training and Seminars
  • Supplies; and/or
  • Counseling

 

 

 

 

 

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Last Modified: October 27, 2011