Grayson College Awarded $350,000 Texas Workforce Commission Grant to Support Semiconductor Training

Grayson College has been awarded a $350,000 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to expand training opportunities for students preparing for careers as semiconductor processing technicians.

The award was announced during a ceremony at North Central Texas College Gainesville Campus (NCTC), where TWC Chairman Joe Esparza presented grants to seven institutions across Northeast Texas.

This investment allows Grayson College to train 24 students in skills needed for high-demand semiconductor careers, a rapidly growing industry in the region and essential to the state’s future workforce. Grant funds will provide equipment for instruction in Industrial Automation, Robotics, Electronic Soldering and Process Troubleshooting within the Electrical Engineering Technology Program.

“This grant directly supports our mission of student success and workforce readiness,” said Dr. Jeremy McMillen, President of Grayson College. “By preparing students for careers in the semiconductor industry, we are connecting them to high-paying jobs while also strengthening the economic vitality of our community and Texas as a whole.”

JET grants are designed to support career training programs that align with local workforce needs. The funding enables schools to purchase and install equipment necessary to train students for employment in high-demand occupations.

With the addition of this new program support, Grayson College continues its commitment to providing pathways that meet both student goals and employer needs.

About Grayson College

Founded in 1965, Grayson College serves more than 5,200 students each year through academic, technical, continuing education and workforce training programs. With campuses in Denison and Van Alstyne, the College is dedicated to student success, affordable tuition and partnerships that strengthen the Texoma region.