This federal Project Grant award of $1,100,000 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program supports the development of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Workforce Training Academy in Decatur, Illinois. The award, which runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, is a collaborative effort between Richland Community College, TCCI Manufacturing, and the State of Illinois, with a total investment of over $46 million. The funding will be used to establish the training academy, which will provide instruction, staff training, and the purchase of educational materials and resources to support the development of an EV-ready workforce in the region.
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