Workforce Technology Pathway 2020

Organization:

Goler Community Development Corporation

Amount:

$379,171.22

Program Area:

Community-Based Grants Initiative

County of Applicant:

Forsyth

Year:

2017

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to the Goler Community Development Corporation (GCDC) to establish the Workforce Technology Pathway 2020 (WTP). WTP is focused on ensuring that 100 under-represented and under and unemployed residents between the ages of 18-30 in Forsyth and surrounding counties can secure employment in field of Information Technology (IT). Students will receive support and training to help qualify them for well-paying jobs at local IT companies. Golden LEAF funds will be used for student tuition, internship and tuition assistance, program evaluation, and staff salaries.

Contact:

Mr. Michael Suggs889 North Liberty StreetWinston-Salem, North Carolina 27101(336) 761-0595

Areas Served:

Forsyth

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