By : Jennifer Thomas
Source : http://www.bizjournals.com
Category : Small Business Grant
Central Piedmont Community College has received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for a regional effort focused on information-technology training.
The Charlotte-based community college was awarded the funding in collaboration with Siemens Energy, Novant Health Inc., IBM Corp., Business Control Systems, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Workforce Development Board (known as Charlotte Works), Centralina Workforce Development Board and the N.C. Technology Association.
CPCC will administer the grant and direct the initiative, known as the Regional Effort to Advance Charlotte Information Technology, or REACH IT.
“The goal of the REACH IT partnership is to strengthen our region’s IT skill base across industry sectors, creating new jobs and career-advancement opportunities,” says Michael Horn, CPCC associate vice president for government relations and grants.
The money is part of $183 million Congress has designated to raise the technical skill levels of U.S. workers and help businesses reduce their need for overseas talent. More than 2,500 workers are expected to benefit from the initiative.
The program will target the long-term unemployed and provide career counseling and job-placement services. It also will provide customized training for existing employees.
CPCC plans to develop new courses and training materials in network security and business intelligence.
Grant funds will be used for scholarships to cover tuition costs for program participants. The money also will provide instructors with opportunities to stay current with industry trends.
CPCC is the largest community college in North Carolina. It offers nearly 300 degree and certification programs as well as customized corporate training, continuing-education courses and special-interest classes.
Source : http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2012/02/24/central-piedmont-community-college.html
Source : http://www.bizjournals.com
Category : Small Business Grant
Central Piedmont Community College has received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for a regional effort focused on information-technology training.
The Charlotte-based community college was awarded the funding in collaboration with Siemens Energy, Novant Health Inc., IBM Corp., Business Control Systems, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Workforce Development Board (known as Charlotte Works), Centralina Workforce Development Board and the N.C. Technology Association.
CPCC will administer the grant and direct the initiative, known as the Regional Effort to Advance Charlotte Information Technology, or REACH IT.
“The goal of the REACH IT partnership is to strengthen our region’s IT skill base across industry sectors, creating new jobs and career-advancement opportunities,” says Michael Horn, CPCC associate vice president for government relations and grants.
The money is part of $183 million Congress has designated to raise the technical skill levels of U.S. workers and help businesses reduce their need for overseas talent. More than 2,500 workers are expected to benefit from the initiative.
The program will target the long-term unemployed and provide career counseling and job-placement services. It also will provide customized training for existing employees.
CPCC plans to develop new courses and training materials in network security and business intelligence.
Grant funds will be used for scholarships to cover tuition costs for program participants. The money also will provide instructors with opportunities to stay current with industry trends.
CPCC is the largest community college in North Carolina. It offers nearly 300 degree and certification programs as well as customized corporate training, continuing-education courses and special-interest classes.
Source : http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2012/02/24/central-piedmont-community-college.html
