The 91黑料 (PCC) Foundation, Inc. has been awarded $655,000 in funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation to expand PCC鈥檚 truck driving program and create an HVAC dual enrollment program.
鈥淭he Golden LEAF Foundation is proud to support these critical workforce training programs through 91黑料,鈥� Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton said. 鈥淭he CDL and HVAC programs prepare students for high-demand careers that are essential to the region鈥檚 economic growth. These programs will strengthen the workforce pipeline and help meet the evolving needs of employers.鈥�
Of the funding, $480,000 is allocated to the expansion of the College鈥檚 CDL (commercial drivers license) program to include a new CDL pad, truck, trailer and instructor. Located at PCC鈥檚 South Campus, CDL is one of the College鈥檚 newest programs.
$175,000 is allocated to begin an HVAC dual enrollment program at Barlett Yancey High School in Caswell County. The program will be available to high school students during the day and to adult learners in the evenings.
鈥淲e are grateful to the Golden LEAF Foundation for funding to allow us to expand these two high demand programs,鈥� Dr. Kevin Lee, PCC President said. 鈥淭he expansion of these programs ensure that our students are trained for high demand careers and that local employers have access to a well-trained workforce.鈥�
The funding received is through Golden LEAF鈥檚 Open Grants Program, which focuses on funding job creations and economic investment, workforce preparedness, and agriculture projects with potential for strengthening North Carolina鈥檚 economy, especially in tobacco-dependent, economically distressed and/or rural communities.
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