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The N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission has awarded Lenoir Community College and the JobLink Center $30,000 in grant funds for short term training.
“These grants will serve critical needs throughout the state to help retool for 21st century agriculture,” said Commission Chairman Billy Carter. “The commission has selected some outstanding projects to support. The commission’s funding comes from monies paid by cigarette manufacturers as a result of the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement.
The N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission was created in 2000 by the N.C. General Assembly to help members of the tobacco community - including farmers, tobacco workers and related businesses - lessen the impact of declining tobacco production.
The project will support continued success of workforce development programs at LCC. Outcomes focus on education and training placements for individuals adversely affected by changes in the tobacco industry, career exploration activities, achieving educational credentials and job placement.
Anyone interested in applying for assistance for free tuition for short-term training may pick up an application at the JobLink Centers or contact Susan Gale at 527-6223 ext. 706 or email sgale@lenoircc.edu. |
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