The foundation has one of 32 projects being funded through the Economic Development Administration's $500 million Good Jobs Challenge, which is funded with American Rescue Plan coronavirus aid. The project will focus on training hundreds of workers for the agriculture, manufacturing and technology industries through the Ignite Initiative Regional Workforce Training System.
The University of Mary is getting $563,000 of the grant to fund curriculum creation, delivery of coursework, the hiring of an educational navigator headquartered at the University of Mary Fargo Center, and marketing. The money will specifically benefit U-Mary's online cybersecurity training program through the Gary Tharaldson School of Business, and employer-readiness training through the Workforce Development office, according to university Online Executive Director Rachael Brash.
"We all know our workforce needs are great, and this grant will provide many people across the region with opportunity to thrive," she said.
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