This $815,944 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) funds expansion of a technical training program for heavy equipment operating and truck driving at Utah State University Blanding (USU Blanding) in the Four Corners region. The project will support over 60 additional students at USU Blanding in obtaining workforce development track certifications to pursue new career paths or upskill in their current fields, increasing economic mobility in the area. Utah State will work closely with rural and tribal community partners in the region to create awareness of opportunities with potential students and employers seeking training for employees. Once completed, the project aims to strengthen and diversify the regional economy and advance economic resiliency throughout the Four Corners region by supporting workforce development and recovery from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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