Gov. Maura Healey awarded about $1.5 million in Training Resources and Internships Network (TRAIN) grants to several community colleges to help over 500 students.
Money from these TRAIN grants will go to over 500 unemployed and underemployed students and will be administered through the state’s 15 public community colleges, Healey’s office said in a statement.
“These grants… are designed to equip adult workers with the skills necessary to thrive in key industry sectors, ensuring that the workforce is prepared with the skills for the opportunities of tomorrow‚” Healey’s office said.
This program is intended to support new workers who are long-term unemployed or underemployed, giving them help with targeted industry skills and workforce readiness training.
“These TRAIN grants will connect hundreds of community college students to the skills, support, and opportunities they need to succeed in growing industries and help ensure our economy works for everyone,” Healey said in the statement.
“Community colleges are at the heart of workforce development in Massachusetts,” Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler said in the statement. “Through this investment, we are creating pathways for adult learners to thrive — both in the classroom and in high-demand careers.”
Greenfield Community College, Certified Production Manager Training – $50,593
Northern Essex Community College, Customer Service Training – $29,619
Berkshire Community College, Phlebotomy Technician Training – $34,541
Bunker Hill Community College, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assisting, Google IT and Red Hat Operations Technician Training – $132,005
Bristol Community College, Cyber Security Certificate Training– $94,241
Cape Cod Community College, Addiction Recovery and Wellness Coach Pre-Certification Training – $79,843
Greenfield Community College, Certified Nursing Assistant Training – $61,509
Holyoke Community College, Paraeducator and Nurses Aid Training – $103,851
Massasoit Community College, Commercial Driver’s License and EKG Technician Training – $120,485
Mass Bay Community College, Certified Nursing Assistant, Behavioral Health Technician and Information Technology Help Desk Training – $124,600
Middlesex Community College, Advanced Manufacturing Training – $44,029
Mount Wachusett Community College, Certified Nursing Assistant and Information Technology Tech Training – $93,971
Northern Essex Community College, Certified Nursing Assistant & Pharmacy Technician Training – $110,453
North Shore Community College, Dental Assisting Training – $122,558
Quinsigamond Community College, Personal Care Aide Training – $85,033
Roxbury Community College, Cyber Security Certification Training – $72,162
Springfield Technical Community College, Certified Nursing Assistant Training – $137,966