TJC receives $325,293 grant for its Veterinary Technology Program

Published 5:15 am Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Tyler Junior College received a $325,293 Jobs and Education for Texas (JET) Grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) on May 15.

TWC Commissioner Brent Connett presented the award alongside state and local officials to TJC to support training for the veterinary technologists and technicians through the college’s Veterinary Technology Program, which is a two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree to prepare student to become Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs). The grant was awarded through the 2025 Jobs and Education for Texas grant cycle.

“These grants will provide students in East Texas the real-world training and technical education they need to have a successful career,” said Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas. The future of our state is in good hands because of the education we are providing to young Texans today.”

TJC President and CEO Dr. Juan E. Mejia said the grant reflects the college’s continued commitment to workforce education and meeting regional industry needs.

“This investment allows TJC to provide students with advanced training that prepares them for meaningful careers in the field of animal healthcare, in this case, our veterinary technicians,” Mejia said. “We are grateful to the Texas Workforce Commission and the state of Texas for supporting programs that strengthen the East Texas workforce and create gainful employment opportunities for our graduates.”

The ceremony also recognized several East Texas schools receiving JET grants, including Hawkins ISD, which received a $334,330 grant to train 20 students as emergency medical technicians in partnership with TJC, and Mineola ISD, which received a $274,989 grant to train 165 students as automotive service technicians and mechanics,…

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