Caterpillar Training Initiative

Organization:
Forsyth Technical Community College
Amount:
$141,000.00
Program Area:
Open Grants Program
County of Applicant:
Forsyth
Year:
2011
Description:

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to Forsyth Technical Community College to purchase equipment that will be used to train a skilled workforce in advanced manufacturing in Forsyth County. The equipment will be instrumental in training the nearly 400 employees that will be hired at the new Caterpillar manufacturing facility being constructed in Winston-Salem. Golden LEAF funds will leverage over $860,000 in support being offered by the North Carolina Community College System and an additional $250,000 grant from Duke Energy for training equipment.

Contact:
Mr. Alan Murdock2100 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, North Carolina 27103(336) 734-7757
Areas Served:
Forsyth/Stokes

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