Workforce Grants For PJC, PISD, NLISD

Paris Junior College received $290,470 from the Texas Workforce Commission. The grant will serve about 90 students, and the college will purchase new hydraulic and pneumatic equipment to keep its mechatronics program technologically current with training equipment. In addition, Paris ISD will receive $212,000 to update its welding technology program, and North Lamar ISD will get $139,000 to provide training in the occupation of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers.