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Franklin County approves $1.2M Trades Academy with Columbus Urban League to train residents for high-demand construction jobs
Summary
The board authorized a $1.2 million agreement with the Columbus Urban League to launch the Franklin County Trades Academy, a seven-week training and placement program in partnership with Columbus State that aims to enroll 85 residents and fast-track apprentices into journeyman pathways.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.2 million subaward to the Columbus Urban League to launch the Franklin County Trades Academy, a workforce training program intended to prepare residents for high-demand construction and skilled-trade careers.
Bart Logan, assistant director of Job and Family Services, said the program will combine seven weeks of technical training at Columbus State with professional…
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