Workforce Training to Support a New Economy in Yancey County

Organization:

Western North Carolina Regional Economic Development Commission

Amount:

$160,000.00

Program Area:

Economic Catalyst

County of Applicant:

Buncombe

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to assist with training equipment and instructor certification to help Yancey County prepare a workforce ready to fill 300 new jobs being created by Altec Industries in Burnsville.

Contact:

Ms. Karen V. Hays 134 Wright Brothers Way Fletcher, North Carolina 28732 (828) 713-5720

Areas Served:

Yancey