An El Paso nonprofit, Project ARRIBA, has been awarded a $200,000 grant for its Educare: Elevating Nursing and Education in El Paso project. The grant, administered by the Texas Workforce Investment Council, aims to help Texans find jobs and acquire skills for high-demand careers.

Project ARRIBA’s Mission

Project ARRIBA focuses on training for in-demand career paths like nursing, therapy, computer science, welding, medical technology, and education majors in STEM. The nonprofit’s Educare project helps participants succeed in school for nursing, education, and healthcare.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the grant, stating that the Texas economy thrives due to the hard work and dedication of its young and skilled workforce. The grant money came from federal funds allocated to his office by the U.S. Department of Labor to encourage innovation in workforce training and job placement services.

The Texas Talent Connection grant awards totaled $7,002,965, with Project ARRIBA earning the maximum amount of $200,000 as a third-year applicant.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.