Michael and Susan Dell’s foundation spotlights free skills training in Texas

The philanthropic organisation founded by Michael Dell and Susan Dell has spotlighted the growing impact of free skilled-trades training in Texas, reporting that a large majority of participants secure employment shortly after completing the programme. According to a 2026 update from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, 78% of graduates from Skillpoint Alliance find jobs after completing their training, while graduates earn an average of $3,600 per month and increase their earnings by an average of 150%.How the training worksSkillpoint’s pitch is speed and a direct link to employers. Traditional training programmes, the foundation notes, often take months or years, cost thousands of dollars and may not lead to available jobs.