Thursday, September 09, 2010
College System Seeks Funding
WEST VIRGINIA....
The West Virginia Community and Technical College System will ask lawmakers next year for $4 million in one-time funding to help cover the growing costs of programs that train students for specialized jobs. In an effort to meet employer demand for skilled labor, the state's 10 two-year colleges have implemented 112 new technical programs during the past four years. The CTC Council submitted the request to the Governor's office in August as part of a proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. The proposed budget largely holds spending at present levels. Besides the one-time infusion of $4 million, the council also is requesting $6 million in additional, ongoing funding for need-based financial aid.
The West Virginia Community and Technical College System will ask lawmakers next year for $4 million in one-time funding to help cover the growing costs of programs that train students for specialized jobs. In an effort to meet employer demand for skilled labor, the state's 10 two-year colleges have implemented 112 new technical programs during the past four years. The CTC Council submitted the request to the Governor's office in August as part of a proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. The proposed budget largely holds spending at present levels. Besides the one-time infusion of $4 million, the council also is requesting $6 million in additional, ongoing funding for need-based financial aid.
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