Texas Opens $25M in Broadband Workforce Development Grant Funding
Briefly

The Texas Broadband Development Office has opened bidding for the $25 million Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Grant Program aimed at developing a skilled workforce for statewide fiber-based broadband infrastructure. Funded by the $1.5 billion Broadband Infrastructure Fund, this initiative seeks to enhance training programs across various organizations. Eligible applicants include government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions, focusing on tuition-free, industry-aligned training that offers recognized credentials. The program aims to prepare the workforce for public and future private broadband projects, with competitive bids opening until late July.
The Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Grant Program emphasizes tuition-free, industry-aligned training to develop a skilled workforce for broadband expansion.
Eligible organizations must provide evidence of their ability to create training programs that are aligned with industry standards and offer recognized credentials.
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