LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and officials from the Department of Education announced an injection of nearly $27 million into the state's effort to train future workers. They announced on Thursday they are splitting up the money and giving it away to 14 schools around the state.  The grants are coming from the Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) Grant Program which is to help enhance t…

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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and state officials on Thursday announced nearly $26 million in workforce development grants. Fourteen data-driven education and workforce training programs received the funds through the Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) program. The grant program was established by the Workforce Initiative Act of 2015. The latest round of funding comes after the state awarded $48 million in HIRED gran…

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State Awards $26M in Workforce Development Grants

LITTLE ROCK (Friday, Dec. 20, 2024) — University of Arkansas System institutions have received more than $21.7 million to boost workforce development and training efforts through the Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) program, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Thursday. The announcement was part of a two-track awarding process through HIRED, using funding that was established by the Workforce Initiativ…

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LITTLE ROCK — At least four area colleges and universities have received additional funding to help with workforce training and development, with officials saying the projects will provide a boost

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Area colleges, universities receive nearly $4.7 million in HIRED grants

Arkansas Department of Higher Education Commissioner Ken Warden speaks at the Capitol during a press conference announcing grants for workforce training Dec. 19, 2024. (Screenshot from livestream) The governor and Arkansas Division of Higher Education on Thursday awarded $26.7 million to 14 recipients to support workforce development efforts in the state. The new Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) training grant aw…

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Arkansas state officials announce $26 million in workforce development grants

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announced an investment of nearly $5 million in Industry Partnership grants to prepare Pennsylvania workers for family-sustaining jobs and strengthen workforce development projects across the Commonwealth. In 2024, Governor Shapiro increased annual funding for workforce development initiatives statewide – including apprenticeships, career and technical education (CTE),…

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Local Workforce Development Board Receives $250,000 Grant to Address Career Training Needs

Arkansas Department of Higher Education Commissioner Ken Warden speaks at the Capitol during a press conference announcing grants for workforce training Dec. 19, 2024. (Screenshot from livestream)The governor and Arkansas Division of Higher Education on Thursday awarded $26.7 million to 14 recipients to support workforce development efforts in the state.  The new Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) training grant aw…

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Arkansas state officials announce $26 million in workforce development grants • Arkansas Advocate

JONESBORO – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Division of Higher Education announced Thursday that Arkansas State University System campuses will receive nearly $9 million combined for four training grants to support statewide workforce development efforts. The grants include: Arkansas State University and ASU-Newport – $3 million with Arkansas [read more...] The post Gov. Sanders and ADHE Award Workforce Training Grants appeared firs…

University of Arkansas, UAFS among schools receiving combined $27M in HIRED program grants

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