Denison, Texas – Grayson College is partnering with Carrus Health on a $414,927 job training grant from the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Skills Development Fund. Grayson College will provide the job training and administer the grant funding.
GC will deliver 8,530 training hours to Carrus employees to upskill 183 incumbent workers and hire 35 new employees. Ninety-two courses will be offered including Certified Mental Health Technician, Essentials of Critical Care Orientation, Phlebotomy Technician and Fundamental Skills for Registered Nurses among others.
“Carrus Health is sincerely grateful to Grayson College and the Center for Workplace Learning for this incredible opportunity,” Carrus Chief Nursing Officer Tricia Wood, MSN, RN, CCRN-K acknowledged. “This grant provides our staff professional development through training programs and advanced certification courses that will positively impact our entire community. As the ongoing healthcare crisis continues, programs such as these help to reinforce our appreciation and support for our local healthcare heroes.”
“I am grateful for the role that Grayson College plays in supporting essential healthcare providers as they serve our friends and neighbors in Texoma,” Grayson College President Dr. Jeremy McMillen said. “In particular, because Grayson College is a founding member of the Texoma Behavioral Health Leadership Team, I’m heartened to see training for Carrus employees in support of care to those suffering from mental illness. This skills grant offers GC another meaningful way to improve the lives of those living with mental health issues.”
The Skills Development Fund provides local customized training opportunities for Texas businesses and workers to increase the skill levels and wages of the Texas workforce. Since 2016, Grayson College has partnered with local businesses to provide more than $8.2 million in skills training in Grayson and Fannin counties with the support of the Skills Development Fund grants.
Employers are encouraged to contact Grayson College’s Center for Workplace Learning at 903-463-8765 to explore training opportunities available with TWC’s Skills Development Fund.