More than $436,000 in state workforce grants is headed to programs serving Williamson County as part of a $7 million investment announced last month by Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Texas Talent Connection grants, administered by the Texas Workforce Investment Council, support education, skills training and job placement programs for Texans facing workforce barriers, according to officials.

"The Texas economy soars to new heights because of the hard work and dedication of our young and skilled workforce," Abbott said in a statement.