U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $7.8 Million to Support Educational and Workforce Development in Virginia
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None Southside Virginia Community College Foundation, Alberta, will receive a $2.7 million EDA grant to support construction of the Occupational Technical Center, which will provide workforce development training. The project will be matched with $666,100 in local funds.President Biden is committed to ensuring that all communities in Virginia and across the country have the resources needed to not only recover from natural disasters but to grow and prosper, said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. These EDA investments will help Southside Virginia Community College and Rappahannock Community College deliver the workforce training opportunities their communities need to grow, thrive, and become more resilient to natural disasters.The Economic Development Administration plays an important role in supporting locally developed strategies designed to create economic opportunity, said Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo. EDA is pleased to assist Southside Virginia Community College and Rappahannock Community College in their efforts to develop strong, resilient regional economies.These grants will ensure continued economic growth across the Commonwealth, said Governor Glenn Youngkin. An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA invests in communities and supports regional collaboration in order to create jobs for U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term sustainable economic growth.