The proclamation recognizes Taylor’s manufacturers, their workers and educators, and calls for closer ties between employers and schools.

Spark! is part of $22.84 million Samsung announced for 2026, which also starts a skilled trades pathway at Taylor ISD.

The new road link completes Corridor A2 and gives freight on U.S. 79 another route.

The company has also committed to internships and career education with Hutto ISD.

Low-income students can use Pell grants for training as short as eight weeks. More colleges will be approved on a rolling basis.