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32026-00030 Career Exploration Internship Initiative

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RFA Non-Competitive 32026-00030State & Local

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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is allocating $750,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds to support Career Exploration Internships, which aim to provide job opportunities across a range of industries. Eligible applicants include public junior colleges, technical institutes, state colleges, general academic teaching institutions in Texas, as well as Texas Independent School Districts (ISDs) and charter schools. However, ISDs and charter schools must partner with a Board to receive grant funds, a requirement not applicable to the public colleges and institutions. Grants may be requested in amounts ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. This initiative is identified under the solicitation number RFA Non-Competitive 32026-00030, with a deadline for submissions on November 9, 2026. Questions regarding the solicitation are to be submitted via the specified Procurement Portal, and funding will be awarded until all allocated funds are distributed. The program operates under the NAICS code 611210 and is intended specifically for eligible entities operating within Texas.

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Texas allocates $750,000 WIOA funds for Career Exploration Internships to eligible Texas educational institutions.

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611210 - Junior CollegesView NAICS

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TX, USA

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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.

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