(Turners Falls, MA) Franklin County Technical School has received the second-largest grant from the State’s Career Technical Initiative program totaling over $1.1 million dollars. The school will be using the funds to provide training for 148 adults in Automative Technology, Carpentry, Welding and Fabrication, Horticulture, and Electrical fields, partnering with local businesses who have committed to interviewing and potentially hiring the graduates.
“Programs like these are vital to achieving our workforce development goals and building the talent pipelines and career pathways we need for a strong Massachusetts economy,” said Governor Healey. “It’s critical that we match skills training and labor demand to support our workers, employers, economy and competitiveness.”
“Massachusetts is known for its educational institutions, and our vocational schools are no exception,” said Lieutenant Governor Driscoll. “Utilizing our incredible vocational schools, this program is able to help individuals receive vital job training in critical industries and helps expand our skilled talent pool for employers.”