Workforce Pell applications open; Texas coordinating board highlights reskilling grant and eligibility guidance

Christine Salzman (S17) briefed the committee on workforce education activity and grants. She said the state-run RFA for the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) grant opened July 23 and is accepting applications through Sept. 9, and she urged institutions with program questions to contact the agency for guidance. "Our workforce Pell applications are open until September 1," Salzman told the committee, noting agency staff are supporting program and data teams to complete multi-part applications.

Salzman also said the agency is collaborating with partner agencies on methodology to identify high-skill, high-demand, high-wage careers eligible for Workforce Pell. She emphasized that the agency will continue to support applicants and coordinate eligibility and data requirements, and invited institutions to reach out during the application window.