Pitt community college rural postsecondary and economic development program (PCC rped)

This Project Grant award of $1,013,441, provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE, CFDA 84.116) program, supports Pitt Community College's Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Program (PCC RPED). The program aims to improve postsecondary instruction quality and expand educational opportunities in rural communities served by the college. As a sub-awardee, Pitt Community College collaborates with the North Carolina Community College System Office and other partners on initiatives such as adult education, workforce development, and apprenticeship programs. The award, with an end date of Dec 31, 2027, will enable Pitt Community College to operate services like its High School Equivalency Program for migrant and seasonal farmworkers, Educational Opportunity Center, and Student Support Services program targeting underserved students. The college also provides emergency aid and supports COVID-19 recovery efforts through the grant funding.