WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education announced that Victoria College was awarded a federal grant totaling $191,072 through the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) partnership, which helps prepare middle and high school students to succeed in postsecondary education:
“Texas continues to pave the way in job creation, including in STEM-related fields that require a skilled workforce to meet demand,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This award will equip students in Victoria with the tools to not only succeed in their education, but also thrive in a highly competitive and evolving job market.”
| Recipient | Award Amount |
| Victoria County Junior College District | $191,072 |
TOTAL |
$191,072 |
Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, is a member of the Senate Finance, Intelligence, and Judiciary Committees.
