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TWC Youth Robotics Grants Encourage High School Students to Pursue Careers in STEM - Texas Workforce Commission TWC Youth Robotics Grants Encourage High School Students to Pursue Careers in STEM AUSTIN – Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded $1. 4 million in grants for Youth Robotics programs that will enable more than 8,200 Texas high school students to participate in Youth Robotics competitions.
This year, two applicants received grant awards — Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, Inc. and FIRST in Texas. “The Texas Workforce Commission offers a number of programs designed to prepare the Texas workforce for high-demand occupations,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “We are helping to pave the way for the next generation of Texans to find success in the Texas economy.
” The Youth Robotics Initiative encourages interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by expanding participation in robotics programs for high school students, developing new teams for robotics education competitions, and supporting existing competitive teams. Additionally, this program removes barriers to participation for students from schools in underserved urban and rural communities.
Each grantee also has teams comprised of students with disabilities. “By supporting youth robotics, we’re not just investing in education, we’re investing in the leaders of tomorrow” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III. “This program will equip our students with the skills needed for successful careers in STEM.
” The two grants total $1. 4 million and will enable 8,280 students to participate in Youth Robotics this upcoming year. The grantees include: Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, Inc. was awarded $700,000 to serve 2,480 students on 170 teams—25 of which will be comprised of students with disabilities.
Foundation For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology in Texas (FIRST in Texas) received $700,000 to serve 5,800 high school students on more than 350 teams—30 of which will be comprised of students with disabilities. “From engineering to problem-solving, the skills students learn in youth robotics programs are exactly what Texas employers are seeking,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Joe Esparza.
“These programs are more than just an introduction to the STEM field—they are a gateway to high-demand career paths and prosperity. ” Teams that advance to the State Championship for each program will have the opportunity to move on to the World Championship arena. Robotics competitions bring together the excitement of sports, science, and technology.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Texas high schools and organizations (likely nonprofits) focused on high school robotics programs. Grantees often partner with organizations like the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, Inc. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1.4 million total awarded across grantees (e.g., $700,000 to individual organizations). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Youth Robotics Grants (Texas) is funded by Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) Grant is sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The PROWD Grant program, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Justice, supports participants in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) by aligning job training and skills development services with local labor market needs. The goal is to improve employment outcomes for returning citizens and public safety.
Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) Grant Program is sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The PROWD Grant Program expands reentry workforce services to individuals incarcerated or released from federal prisons in Texas. The program focuses on skills-building and job training services, including apprenticeships in growing industries. It aims to empower incarcerated people by helping them learn new skills and improve employment outcomes.
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