32026-00030 Career Exploration Internship Initiative

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has authorized the use of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds to offer Career Exploration Internships to provide opportunities for a variety of jobs in diverse industries. Eligible Applicants 1) a public junior college in Texas (as defined by Texas Education Code § 61.003(2)); 2) a public technical institute in Texas (as defined by Texas Education Code § 61.003(7)); 3) a public state college in Texas (as defined by Texas Education Code § 61.003(16)); 4) a general academic teaching institution (as defined by Texas Education Code § 61.003(3); and 5) a Texas Independent School District (ISD) or Charter School. A Texas ISD or Charter School must partner with a Board to receive grant funds through the Career Exploration Internships program. Public junior colleges, public technical institutes, public state colleges, and general academic teaching institutions are exempt from this requirement. Eligible entities may apply for grants for a minimum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) up to one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000). Questions must be submitted through the Procurement Portal. TWC will accept submissions until all funds are awarded.