The purpose of this grant is to provide funds to Lenoir Community College to begin training high school students in technical trades that are in demand and to gain entry level positions in HVAC, plumbing, construction, electrical wiring, welding or machining. The program will target high school juniors and seniors at Greene Central High School who are not on the college degree track. The students will enroll in the Sustainability Technologies Program; receive at least two vocational certificates; and be required to obtain a Career Readiness Certificate at the gold or silver level. Students will also be taught employability skills focusing on interviewing, preparing a resume and other soft skills needed to be successful in the workplace. GLF funds will be used for personnel, supplies and equipment.
