AWC receives $5 million grant to bring more manufacturing jobs to the Desert Southwest
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Arizona Western College (AWC) said they have received a $5 million dollar grant through the U.S. Small Business Association’s Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative.
In a press release, the grant will invest in “existing technical education programs to train small manufacturers and strengthen the nation’s manufacturing industry,” and AWC said it was one of 11 organizations to be selected.
“Manufacturing has always been about building something that lasts,” said AWC president Dr. Reetika Dhawan. “Through this investment, we are not only strengthening small manufacturers, we are building careers, creating opportunities, and fueling innovation that will shape the future of our communities. At AWC, we are proud to stand alongside industry as a trusted partner in preparing the workforce and businesses that will power America’s next generation of manufacturing.”
The budget, according to AWC, will support their established manufacturing training models, such as the Wellton Manufacturing Training Center and the Manufacturing Business and Automation Accelerator, as they provide a hands-on training and “comprehensive business advisement to small manufacturers and startups across Southwest Arizona.”
“This award represents a strategic investment in the future of manufacturing, workforce development, and economic growth throughout Yuma and La Paz Counties,” said Dr. Shadi Kilani, Executive Vice President of the Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College. “AWC has spent years building the partnerships, expertise, and infrastructure necessary to support manufacturers at every stage of growth. This funding allows us to accelerate that work by combining hands-on technical training, business assistance, and workforce solutions that help companies innovate, expand, and create high-quality jobs throughout the region.”
To learn more about the grant initiative, click here. To learn more about this story, read the press release below.
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