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Lowe's Foundation Announces Nearly $8 Million in Grants to Community and Technical Colleges to Support Skilled Trades Training Nationwide

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lowe's Foundation today announced nearly $8 million in grants to community and technical colleges across the U.S. to support skilled trades workforce development initiatives through its first-ever round of Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants. The grants are the first in a five-year, $50 million commitment to help prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers. This investment will fund cutting-edge programsĀ in appliance repair, carpentry, construction, electrical, HVAC and plumbing.

Key Points: 
  • The grants are the first in a five-year, $50 million commitment to help prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.
  • The 2023 Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants for community and technical colleges include:
    Coconino County Community College (Arizona) will expand its skilled trades training programs in construction, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
  • "The support for community and technical colleges provided by Gable Grants from the Lowe's Foundation will enable the expansion of the innovative, responsive and in-demand skilled trades training offerings at the nation's community colleges," said Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO, American Association of Community Colleges.
  • Eligible community-based nonprofits that offer skilled trades training can submit Lowe's Foundation Gable Grant applications between Aug. 1 and Sept. 1, 2023 at Lowes.com/Foundation .

Gonzalo Perez Appointed Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, Workforce Education and Innovation at Mercer County Community College

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

TRENTON, N.J., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercer County Community College (MCCC) has announced Gonzalo Perez as the new Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Academic Affairs, Workforce Education and Innovation. In his role, Perez will oversee Mercer County Community College's James Kerney Campus (JKC) in conjunction with the Division of Lifelong Learning and MercerOnline.

Key Points: 
  • Mercer County Community College (MCCC) has announced Gonzalo Perez as new Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Academic Affairs, Workforce Education and Innovation.
  • TRENTON, N.J., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercer County Community College (MCCC) has announced Gonzalo Perez as the new Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Academic Affairs, Workforce Education and Innovation.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Dr. Perez as AVP," said Dr. Deborah Preston, president of Mercer County Community College.
  • "Mercer County Community College has a vested interest in continuing to improve the student experience by providing the finest academic and career options," said Schreyer.