The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration awarded a $1,598,000 Project Grant under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289) to the Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, a private, non-profit Hispanic Serving Institution located in Boston, Massachusetts.
The grant supports the institute's efforts to address workforce development challenges by aligning academic curricula with industry needs, enhancing faculty skills, and creating new degree pathways to better prepare students for in-demand STEM careers. Key initiatives include establishing a new cybersecurity concentration, providing students access to cyber ranges, reducing cost barriers for industry-recognized credentials, and offering industry mentorship and internships. As a sub-recipient, the institute also works with state agencies and local organizations to deliver career and technical education programs, develop academic knowledge and technical skills, and provide job training and credentialing for justice-involved individuals. Additionally, the institute plays a crucial role in supporting the regional clean energy workforce through sectoral partnerships and collaborations with local economic development corporations.
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