Workforce Development

EDA: $11.1 Million Invested to Expand Workforce Development and Strengthen Infrastructure in West Virginia

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $11.1 million in the state of West Virginia to support infrastructure improvements and workforce development programs that diversify and grow the state’s economy.  The EDA investments announced today are:  “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that all communities…

EDA: $11 Million Invested to Support Healthcare Workforce Development in Greenwood, SC

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $11 million grant to Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, South Carolina, to support healthcare workforce development in the region.  This grant will support construction of a new facility to house the college’s health sciences programs. This EDA investment…

EDA: $5.7 Million Invested for Building Renovations to Support Workforce Development in Kentucky

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $5.7 million in the state of Kentucky for building renovations to support workforce development programs. The EDA investments announced today are: “Building a stronger and more resilient workforce is critical to the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda,” said Secretary…

EDA: $4.3 Million Invested for Infrastructure to Support Manufacturing Workforce Development and Business Growth in South Dakota

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $4.3 million in the state of South Dakota for infrastructure to support manufacturing workforce development and business growth. The EDA investments announced today are: “The Biden-Harris Administration recognizes that infrastructure is key to expanding economic opportunity across the country…

EDA: $2.2 Million Invested to Support Aviation Sector Workforce Development in Manatee County, FL

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.2 million grant to the School District of Manatee County, Florida, to support aviation industry workforce development. This grant will provide for the construction of a maintenance hangar at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in support of its Aviation…

EDA: $2.2 Million Invested to Support Technical Workforce Development in Northeastern Minnesota

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.2 million grant to Minnesota North College in Hibbing, Minnesota, to support technical workforce development in the region. This grant will support the procurement of two mobile laboratories for use in HVAC and welding training programs. This EDA…

EDA: $1.5 Million Invested to Expand Electrical Trades Workforce Development in Ohio

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the Butler and Warren County Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Trust Fund in Hamilton, Ohio, to expand electrical trades workforce development opportunities in the region. This grant will construct the Butler Warren County Electrical Joint…

EDA: $1.5 Million Invested to Support Advanced Manufacturing and Construction Trades Workforce Development in Sheridan, WY

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to Northern Wyoming Community College District in Sheridan, Wyoming, to boost advanced manufacturing and construction trades workforce development in the region. This grant will provide equipment for Sheridan College to deliver hands-on training to students…

EDA: $1 Million Invested to Support Skilled Trade Workforce Training Efforts in Independence, KS

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1 million grant to Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas, to support skilled trade workforce development in the region. This grant will construct a new welding training facility at the college to provide training and certifications for welders….

EDA: $1 Million Invested to Support Building Trades Workforce Development in Dexter, MO

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1 million grant to Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to support building trades workforce development in the region. This grant will provide equipment for the new Bootheel Technical Training Center to support hands-on workforce training in…