Golden LEAF Opportunities for Work – Aerospace Manufacturing
County of Applicant:
Lenoir
Year:
11/05/2009
Description:
This Golden LEAF grant will assist LCC with developing an Aerostructure Manufacturing and Repair Technology Program and enhance LCC’s training capabilities targeting employment opportunities at Spirit and other composite and advanced manufacturing industries the area. Funds will be used to purchase software, simulation equipment, a CNC router, and instructional supplies. Additionally, the college will use a portion of the grant to support a dedicated, part-time instructional position and cover operating expenses for the mobile machining lab so that educational outreach programs can be offered to area public schools on a more consistent basis.