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Two community colleges in Tennessee have won worker training grants from the US Department of Labor totaling more than $3.7 million.

 

Jackson State Community College was awarded $1,997,683 to establish and enhance programs to train highly skilled workers for the healthcare industry. With locations in Lexington, Savannah and Humboldt, as well as Jackson, the school offers distance learning and continuing education as well as daytime classes in a number of allied health specialties.

 

Northeast State Technical Community College won a grant of $1,946,563 to train workers for the Advanced Manufacturing field. The school is located in Blountville, Tennessee. The school offers associate degrees, apprenticeships and continuing education in the technical field through The Institute for Business and Industry Services.

 

A number of alterations in the economy make such training necessary, including changes in technology and innovation, an aging workforce and globalization. Several industries are in dire need of skilled workers, including healthcare, energy, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and construction. Many of these industries are growing rapidly, and there are not enough skilled workers to keep up with the demand. Regional industries, too, such as the movie industry in California, also seeks skilled workers.

 

The grants are given to community colleges in areas where these industries are seeking help. The programs provide workers of all ages with training for positions in these high-paying jobs with good career advancement. For example, a manufacturing plant in Arizona needs skilled employees. The local community college could be awarded a grant to help fulfill that need.

 

Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, Brent R. Orrell commented, “Preparing local residents for careers in growing hometown industries is critical to improving the quality of life of thousands of Americans These programs will provide participants not only with the skills needed to gain employment, but the change to enter into careers that offer opportunities for advancement.”

 

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