Welding and Machining Enhancement Grant

Organization:

McDowell Technical Community College

Amount:

$176,474.21

Program Area:

Golden LEAF Opportunities for Work Initiative

County of Applicant:

McDowell

Year:

2009

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to support McDowell Technical Community College in its efforts to address the current critical need for increased numbers of trained welders and machinists in the MTCC service area. The short-term training complements existing diploma programs in welding and machining. The county has the need for 65 welders and 25 machinists from recently announced expansions and location decisions by industry.

Contact:

Mrs. Shirley Brown54 College DriveMarion, North Carolina 28752(828) 652-0676

Areas Served:

McDowell

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