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EDC secures $250,000 Don Woods Foundation grant for manufacturing training; commission informed
Summary
Commissioners were told the Economic Development Corporation received a $250,000 grant from the Don Woods Foundation to support students pursuing manufacturing training; $25,000 is earmarked for administration and awards can cover up to $10,000 per year for up to four years per student.
Commissioners were informed that the Economic Development Corporation recently received a $250,000 grant from the Don Woods Foundation to support workforce pathways, with an emphasis on manufacturing and related technical training.
The EDC representative told the commission the award includes $25,000 for administration and program costs. The grant allows awards for students of up to $10,000 per year for four years (a total award up to $40,000 per eligible student). The EDC board discussed the program and opted to accept the grant and administer the awards; staff said applicants can include high-school students and adults seeking training.
Who it affects: Staff said the grant is aimed at students entering manufacturing-related training programs and that program guidelines will specify eligible fields and application criteria. Commissioners were asked to refer interested students to the EDC for information.
Who spoke (selected): EDC representative (unnamed), commissioners.
