Workforce Training to Support a New Economy in Yancey County

Organization:

WNC Regional Economic Development Commission (d/b/a Advantage West Economic Development Group)

Amount:

$160,000.00

Program Area:

Economic Catalyst Program

County of Applicant:

Buncombe

Year:

2005

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to assist with training equipment and instructor certification to help Yancey County prepare a workforce ready to fill 300 new jobs being created by Altec Industries in Burnsville.

Contact:

Ms. Karen V. Hays134 Wright Brothers WayFletcher, North Carolina 28732(828) 713-5720

Areas Served:

Yancey

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