OLYMPIA, Wash. — Nearly $5 million in federal CARES Act dollars have been granted to the state’s community and technical colleges to restore workforce programs.
Workforce programs require a hands-on component and were significantly disrupted by the pandemic.
One-time grants will help colleges find new and different ways to provide instruction so students can complete their programs and enter the job market ready to work.
Bellingham Technical College was awarded $200,000 and Whatcom Community College was awarded just over $177,000.
Skagit Valley College received nearly $190,000 in funding.