Jamestown Community College has received a $200,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to support and expand the college's Construction Technology workforce training program over the next three years. The funding will help the college purchase industry-standard equipment and tools, enhance marketing and outreach efforts, and reduce the cost of the program for students entering the skilled trades workforce.
The Construction Technology program, offered through JCC Workforce Development, prepares students for careers in the construction industry through hands-on training and instruction from experienced professionals. The next cohort begins Monday, August 3rd and concludes Thursday, January 14, 2027. The program runs in collaboration with the Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier, the City of Jamestown, and Jamestown Public Schools.
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation grant alongside American Rescue Plan Act funds from the City of Jamestown also aided the purchase of a building in Jamestown. The intention of this facility is to help grow the Construction Technology program and provide a dedicated location for other skilled trades programs to prosper.
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