HARLINGEN, Texas (AP) — A new workforce training initiative will aim to fast-track education for people with skills and real-world experience but without formal certification, Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Tuesday.

The "Skilled Workforce Initiative" would seek to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in areas such as advanced manufacturing with people who already have some training and experience, including military veterans and displaced workers.

"The framework for technical training that we're going to be putting in place will enable these workers to earn their technical certification fast at an affordable cost and targeted to specific skills that are needed by industries so that they can be sure that the jobs are going to be waiting for them when they finish their coursework," Perry said.