Workforce Development
North Charleston’s Opportunity Center Helps Empower Entrepreneurs and Build Generational Wealth in Low-Income CommunitiesIn January 2022, The Opportunity Center opened for business in North Charleston, South Carolina, designed to create economic development opportunities for low-income communities. This innovative space provides workforce development, small business incubators, and coworking spaces benefiting entrepreneurs and start-ups, while maintaining offices of local non-profits actively working in the community and economic development sector. May 10, 2022 |
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Specialized Health Sciences Equipment has Unanticipated Benefits for CollegeSeveral years ago, Bismarck State College (BSC) was at a crossroads with its health sciences programs. BSC offered Nursing, EMT/Paramedic, Medical Lab Technician and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs as well as the only Surgical Technology program in the state. May 6, 2022 |
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EDA and GCA Partner to Upskill Guam’s WorkforceIn 2006, when the U.S. Marine Corps made plans to expand its footprint on Guam, one logistical challenge became immediately apparent: the project would require nearly three times more construction workers than were available in the Territory. For leaders in Guam’s construction industry, however, the dilemma was nothing new. February 8, 2022 |
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Hitting the Ground Running: Assistant Secretary Castillo Visits West Virginia and Colorado on First Week in OfficeAssistant Secretary Alejandra Castillo hit the ground running after being sworn in on August 13, visiting West Virginia and Colorado during her first week in office. August 31, 2021 |
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development Houston Makerspace Transforming Surrounding NeighborhoodThe East End of Houston has a long history of early industry. Now, that landscape is shifting, transforming into a core of innovation and entrepreneurship. That change is boosted by the new East End Maker Hub. The 300,000 square foot facility is being called the largest innovation maker hub in the state of Texas and will serve as a community fabrication space and incubator hub with workforce training and apprenticeship programs. August 4, 2021 |
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Success Story: Making the Impossible, Possible: How EDA is Helping to Create New Innovations and Train the Food Industry Cluster to Maximize Business GrowthThis past 4th of July, Americans had more meatless options for their barbecues – enter the “Impossible Burger.” July 2019 |
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Highlight: How Non-Profit ICAST is Teaching Green Construction Skills to At-Risk Youth, Training for Jobs of the FutureIn December 2017, EDA provided funding for the International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology (ICAST), a nonprofit that focuses on providing a higher quality of living for low-to-moderate income communities, to launch a green construction training and job creation program for disadvantaged youth. February 2019 |
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College of Southern Idaho’s Applied Technology and Innovation Training Center Prepares Students for Jobs of the FutureSouth-central Idaho has been an attractive area for companies to expand. However, the region lacked workers trained in cutting-edge technologies that these companies needed. December 2017 |
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Economic Development Districts, Workforce Development Welding Program at North Georgia Technical College Provides Businesses in Region with Skilled WorkersTo support businesses and boost job growth in the region, the North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) strategized to build a new welding facility at its main campus in Habersham County. August 2017 |
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The EDA-funded Todd County Career Path Institute in Kentucky Opens Facility and Wins 2016 “Spirit of Kentucky Award”In FY 2013, EDA invested $1.5 million in Todd County (KY) Fiscal Court to help build the Todd County Career Path Institute. August 2017 |
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