Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas was recently awarded approximately $1.2 million in grants from the US Department of Education to improve post-secondary career education for rural students.

Workforce Solutions said in a news release that the funding will be available over three years and will be used to help students find jobs in high-demand, high-paying jobs. Funding-supported programs include career awareness initiatives for middle and high school students, college and career advice for seniors, and job-based learning opportunities.

The grant is being implemented in collaboration with Cisco College, Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University, and other institutions of higher education, with support from employers in industries such as manufacturing and healthcare, the release said. says.

The grant will be announced at a ceremony on Wednesday.

ACU Establishes Married Family Center Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner

Abilene Christian University on Friday announced the Paul and Gladys Faulkner Center for Marriage and Family.

The facility is named after the late Paul Faulkner, who enriched his marriage over the years through counseling with his college friend Carl Breshen. Faulkner, a preacher, author, professor and counselor, died on July 5 at the age of 92.

His wife passed away in 2016.

The center will offer speakers, events, and resources for ACU, Abilene “and beyond,” according to a news release. Part of it will be covered by donations.

It will become part of the ACU Department of Marriage and Family Studies at the University of Biblical Studies.

Faulkner and Brechen founded the Marriage Enhancement Seminar. Seminars have been conducted in 33 states and her 7 countries over 32 years.