Governor Greg Abbott joined representatives from Caterpillar Inc. and local officials at the company’s advanced engine manufacturing facility in Seguin on July 2, 2026, to highlight a new workforce development initiative. The announcement centered on Caterpillar’s commitment of up to $5 million toward Texas as part of a broader five-year, $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative.
The funding is designated to reduce obstacles to training, create a skills framework for advanced manufacturing and industry technician roles, and establish pathways connecting students and workers to high-demand careers. Texas was selected for this program due to its infrastructure, educational institutions such as Texas State Technical College, and its manufacturing sector, which officials described as a national model for workforce development.
Abbott was joined at the event by State Representative Alan Schoolcraft, Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen, Caterpillar Chief Human Resources Officer Christy Pambianchi, and Caterpillar Senior Vice President Steve Ferguson of the Industrial Power Systems Division. Texas State Technical College Chancellor Mike Reeser and other workforce development leaders also attended.
During the event, Abbott praised Texas for its high-skilled job training programs and noted that Caterpillar’s expansion supports the state’s broader workforce development strategy. He referenced recent directives to expand apprenticeships, strengthen career and technical education pathways in rural communities, and connect more Texans to high-paying jobs in the trades and technical fields.
Abbott stated that the investment helps build a better future for residents and supports Texas as a powerful brand for generations. He thanked Caterpillar for its commitment to the state’s economic and educational goals.
