Funding to Support Launch of New Electrical Lineworker Program, Expanding Workforce Training Opportunities in East Texas
LUFKIN, Texas — Angelina College is proud to announce that the Angelina College Foundation has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation to support the launch of a new Electrical Lineworker Program. The funding will help establish a workforce training pathway designed to prepare students for careers in the electric utility industry—one of the most in-demand trades in Texas and across the nation.
The Electrical Lineworker Program will equip students with the technical skills, safety knowledge, and hands-on experience required to enter the workforce as qualified lineworkers. As demand for reliable energy infrastructure continues to grow, driven by population growth, storm recovery efforts, and grid modernization, trained lineworkers are increasingly critical to communities throughout the region.
This grant reflects the CenterPoint Energy Foundation’s commitment to investing in education and workforce development. Angelina College is grateful for the Foundation’s partnership in making this new program possible and looks forward to connecting graduates with meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.
“This grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation is a tremendous investment in the future of our students and our community. The Electrical Lineworker Program will open doors to well-paying careers and help meet a critical workforce need in East Texas.”
— Aaron Smith, Electrical Lineworker Instructor, Angelina College
The grant was awarded through the CenterPoint Energy Foundation as part of its focus on education and community vitality. Angelina College Foundation submitted the application on behalf of the college as part of ongoing efforts to expand technical and workforce education programs available to students in the region.
About Angelina College: Angelina College is a two-year community college located in Lufkin, Texas, dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education, workforce training, and community enrichment. Through its technical programs, transfer pathways, and continuing education offerings, Angelina College serves thousands of students each year across the East Texas region.
About the CenterPoint Energy Foundation: The CenterPoint Energy Foundation invests in nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the communities CenterPoint Energy serves. The Foundation focuses on education and community vitality, supporting programs that create lasting impact for residents across its service territory.
Media Contact:
Krista Brown
Angelina College
3500 South First Street, Lufkin, TX 75901
[936-671–4780] | [kbrown@angelina.edu]
