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Gov. Greg Abbott awarded a total of over $7.3 million in Texas Talent Connections grants to 22 workforce skills training and job placement programs across the state July 1. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

$2M in grants awarded to 6 Houston-area workforce skill training programs

By Natalie Johnson

Gov. Greg Abbott awarded a total of over $7.3 million in Texas Talent Connections grants to 22 workforce skills training and job placement programs across the state July 1.

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