Written by Administrator    Monday, 28 June 2010 09:53    PDF Print E-mail
College System receives $1.4 million grant for vocational training

Lone Star College System District has received a grant of $1.4 million from the Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced last week. The funds will be used to construct the Aldine Workforce Solutions Center in Houston, which will provide vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building trades. As the region continues to recover from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, the skilled workers trained by the Center will provide valuable support for the rebuilding and recovery efforts.

“This is good news for the future of workforce development and business investment in Houston,” Cornyn said. “This important funding will pave the way for the creation of new jobs and business opportunities, which will strengthen the region’s economy.”

The grant was administered by the EDA, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The agency was established to work with states and localities to generate new jobs, retain existing jobs and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically distressed areas and regions of the United States.


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