The Texas Workforce Commission awarded Western Texas College a Skills Development Fund Special Initiative Grant for $50,000. This renewable grant will allow the college to offer workforce training and skills to individuals and employers.
“Training is a very broad category,” said Margo Mitchell, Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at Western Texas College. “Training can be classes we already offer like Commercial Driver License, welding and computers, or it can be training customized for the business.”
Mitchell added that the college has the resources to create specific training for employers either online or in-person.
“We have courses developed right now for hospitality workers, housekeepers and food service workers. In the near future, we plan to offer OSHA Health and Environmental Safety training for industrial workers, emergency preparedness and first aid training and healthcare occupations such as phlebotomy and home health aides,” Mitchell said.
Online courses will also be available for high-demand occupations in the region.
“This is a golden opportunity for business and the unemployed in our area to get the training they need at little to no cost,” Mitchell said.
Employers and individuals interested in applying for training should contact Mitchell at College on the Square, located at 1806 26th Street in Snyder. Call 574-6581 or through email at margo.mitchell@wtc.edu.