Bank of America Invests $1.05M in North Texas Job Skills Programs

Bank of America’s 2025 grants aim to connect thousands to better jobs and training in North Texas.

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3/5/20261 min read

Dallas, TX — On March 2, 2026, Bank of America announced it invested nearly $40 million nationwide in 2025 for workforce development, including $1.05 million in North Texas job skills programs, according to a report.

The Details:

  • The investments supported 21 North Texas organizations, such as Café Momentum’s internship for justice-involved youth and Pathfinders’ programs for single mothers, veterans, and low-income families.

  • Nationally, the grants helped 86,400 people secure livable-wage jobs and provided 265,000 with training and career-readiness programs.

  • In North Texas, prior investments from 2023-2024 totaled $1.3 million, aiding veterans in biomedical careers via Medisend College and students in health care roles through Texas Health Next Step.

  • Jennifer Chandler, Bank of America Dallas president, said, “By bridging the gap from classroom to career, we unlock a vibrant cycle of local prosperity.”

Why It Matters:
These grants fuel economic mobility, aligning with Career and Technical Education Month to prepare workers for high-demand fields like health care and manufacturing.