The Northeast State Foundation recently received a $251,467 Tennessee Community CARES grant to provide workforce training for individuals who lost jobs or income due to COVID-19.
The grant is part of a $150 million program created by the Tennessee Department of Human Services to address health and economic needs created by the coronavirus pandemic. The Foundation was one of 656 non-profit organizations across the state to receive funds.
“The grant will allow individuals to receive short-term training in key fields to make them employer-ready,” said Megan Almaroad, director of Northeast State’s Foundation Operations. “Also, we will be able to provide limited emergency assistance to current students and hopefully keep them enrolled in their classes. We are appreciative of the Department of Human Services for the grant.”
Available short-term training options include but are not limited to Certified Production Technician (CPT), the National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC), and Work Ready Certificates of Completion in areas such as maintenance, safety, and operator training. Basic workplace computer and project management courses are also planned.
Most training options are available entirely online or through a hybrid model with self-paced online modules supplemented with scheduled faculty-led tutoring sessions. The grant provides sufficient support for the hybrid model, which provides students with additional support. Register NOW through November 11. The classes must be completed by December 30. For more information, visit www.northeaststate.edu/shorttermtraining.
Also, the grant will allow the Foundation to purchase personal protective equipment for students in addition to funds for assisting students with emergency expenses.
For more information about training, contact Diana Harrison at 423.354.5520 or dlharrison@northeaststate.edu or Christy Parks at 423.354.5149 clparks@northeaststate.edu.
Way to go Megan for getting this wonderful grant!