By JULIE CUNNINGHAM
(Turners Falls, MA) Franklin County Technical School has been awarded $200,000 for Machine Technology Advanced Precision Machining. With this money, the school plans to purchase Advanced Precision Machine Mills and a Coordinate Measuring Machine for students in the Middle Skills Machine Program.
“Skills Capital Grants give schools the ability to upgrade equipment and increase enrollment, which over the last five years has given thousands of students the skills and knowledge they need to be competitive in the job market,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “Now more than ever, we need to continue this commitment to ensure students are ready for careers that are growing in our Commonwealth.”
These Skills Capital Grants are awarded to institutions who are able to demonstrate partnerships with local businesses and aligned curriculum with industry demand. They are awarded by the Workforce Skills Cabinet.
“By strengthening our existing talent pipelines through Skills Capital Grants, we continue to create career paths for young people, address key skills gaps that could hinder our competitiveness, and reinforce the notion that the Commonwealth’s workforce makes Massachusetts a desirable location to locate and expand,” said Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy. “As Massachusetts proceeds through the current economic recovery, we remain committed to making targeted investments in training a skilled workforce, forging new partnerships between employers, schools and workers, and getting people back to work.”