Training for the Green Industry

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Organization:

Johnston Community College

Amount:

75000

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Johnston

Year:

03/11/2005

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist with the development of a full-time AAS Landscape Gardening degree program. The program will increase the number of job-training classes in Landscape Gardening so program participants can complete their AAS degrees in a timelier manner and increase the hands-on experience for participants through classroom projects in the outdoor learning center. Participants will also receive entrepreneurial training at the College’s Small Business Center and participate in a Green Industry Panel.

Contact:

Ms. Lin Frye
245 College Road
PO Box 2350 (27577)
Smithfield, 
North Carolina 
27565 
(919) 209-2052