Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million to Support Workforce Development in Central California

On August 9th, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million grant to Fresno City College to procure supplies and training equipment for the West Fresno Advanced Training Center. “This EDA investment will bolster Fresno City College’s ability to train and prepare students for good-paying jobs in welding and automotive repair.” The EDA investment will be matched with $319,386 in local funds and is expected to create 324 jobs and generate $14.6 million in private investment, according to grantee estimates.