North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education Providing More Than $286,000 To Six Different North Dakota Entities

(KNOX) – The North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education is providing over $286,000 in funding to six different North Dakota entities.

A media release says the funds will support “innovative projects that expand student access to career and technical education and strengthen preparation for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand careers.”

Bismarck State College will get $50,000 for training in the plumbing workforce.

Central Regional Area CTC will be provided $50,000 that will be used for both firefighter program equipment and rural access.

Lake Region State College gets $39,440 for automotive CAN bus training.

East Rolette County Consortium will be given $50,000 for agricultural innovation, engineering, manufacturing and entrepreneurship.

Roughrider Area CTC will get $46,890.48 for rural bovine health and reproduction simulation.

Turtle Mountain Area CTC will be given $50,000 for drone technology and unmanned aircraft systems.

The release also says the grant program uses federal Perkins V funds that will “expand access, improve program quality, and support innovation in career and technical education.”

All of these recipients must provide some matching dollars.