Texas Awards $2.2M to Train Fort Worth Electrical Workers
Tarrant County College will provide customized training for 1,000 new and current workers at Cummings Electrical through a state grant.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Jobs — General
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a $2,241,184 Skills Development Fund grant to Tarrant County College and local partners at a ceremony held at Cummings Electrical in Fort Worth. The grant will fund customized training for 1,000 new and current workers at the company.
Why it matters
The award targets high-demand electrical occupations, including electricians and electrician helpers, and aims to help local workers advance their careers. It reflects the state's continued investment in business-focused workforce training.
The Skills Development Fund grant totals $2,241,184 and covers training for 1,000 workers, a figure the program has contributed to since 1996 alongside more than 5,000 partner employers. The source does not specify how the training costs break down per worker or when the training will be completed.
The players
Greg Abbott
Greg Abbott is the Governor of Texas, serving as the state's chief executive and overseeing state agencies including the Texas Workforce Commission.
Texas Workforce Commission
The Texas Workforce Commission is the state agency responsible for workforce development programs, including administration of the Skills Development Fund.
Tarrant County College
Tarrant County College is a public community college system serving Tarrant County, Texas, and is delivering the customized training under this grant.
The details
The Texas Workforce Commission administers the Skills Development Fund in partnership with public community and technical colleges and workforce development boards. Representatives of Tarrant County College, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, Cummings Electrical and other local partners received the award.
Timeline
1996: Skills Development Fund program begins partnering with employers.
November 13, 2026: Governor Abbott announces the $2,241,184 grant.
Roadmap
The Skills Development Fund has operated since 1996 as Texas's workforce training grant for businesses, supporting the creation of over 446,000 jobs statewide. This Fort Worth award continues that model of pairing employers with community colleges to train workers for specific skilled trades.
Workers seeking electrician or electrician helper roles in the Fort Worth area may find expanded training opportunities through Tarrant County College and Cummings Electrical. Interested workers should contact the college or the employer directly for enrollment details, which the source does not specify.
The takeaway
Customized state-funded training can give workers a direct route into high-demand trades without bearing the full cost of certification. Those interested should watch for enrollment information from Tarrant County College and local employers.
Further reading
For related local hiring and training coverage, explore Fort Worth Jobs — General.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Eagle.
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