Logistics & Supply Chain Management Degree Program

Organization:

North Carolina Wesleyan College

Amount:

$100,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Nash

Year:

2019

Description:

This grant provides funding to North Carolina Wesleyan College (NCWC) to establish a baccalaureate degree program in logistics and supply chain management that would support the growing manufacturing and distribution industry in eastern North Carolina including the CSX and Triangle Tire projects that are currently under development. The program will serve traditional and transfer students as well as incumbent workers employed in the industry. By the end of the three-year grant period, NCWC expects to have matriculated 50 traditional and 50 adult students in the program with at least 30% of program graduates gaining employment in local industry within six months of graduation. Golden LEAF funds will be used for personnel and work-based learning opportunities.

Contact:

Mr. Andrew Votipka3400 N Wesleyan BlvdRocky Mount, North Carolina 27804(252) 985-5174

Areas Served:

Edgecombe/Nash

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