East Mississippi Community College in Scooba will receive a $3M U.S. Economic Development Administration grant to construct a new industrial training facility on campus, according to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.
The grant will help prepare students for careers in the manufacturing and industrial service sectors, including electrical technology, welding and fabrication, HVAC maintenance and more.
This EDA investment will be matched with $4M in state and local funds. It is expected to create or retain more than 250 jobs and generate $750,000 in private investment, according to grantee estimates. (Meridian Star 09/21/23)
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