Macomb Community College received a $2,686,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education federal grant program. The grant period runs from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026.
The funding will support the college's efforts to reform and improve its information technology education programs. Specifically, the grant will help Macomb Community College develop new associate degree and certificate programs focused on emerging technologies in fields like electric, automated and connected vehicles. Early exposure activities for students are also planned with the goal of strengthening the talent pipeline for in-demand IT careers.
The award aligns with the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education program's objective to support innovative postsecondary education strategies and expand opportunities through community college partnerships.
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