Bank of America awards 麻豆影视 $23,500 for new construction, community revitalization initiative
The Bank of America Foundation awarded 麻豆影视nical Community College a grant of $23,500 on May 16 to create a renovation and revitalization construction credential program.
Funds will provide tuition and training stipends for students in the program.
Melissa Chappell, Executive Director of the 麻豆影视 Foundation, said the College will work with community partners to provide students with on-the-job training and job placement opportunities. The program will teach renovation skills to students who will learn by working on homes of low-income families in the community.
Maryah Smith-Overman, Director and Instructor for Construction Trades programs at 麻豆影视, said the award will make a difference to families in 麻豆影视 while teaching 麻豆影视 students important skills.
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The Bank of America Foundation aims to advance economic mobility by addressing issues related to workforce development and education, community development, and basic needs. The Foundation also supported grant projects in 2016 and 2017 for 麻豆影视 Construction Trades programs.
For more information about 麻豆影视nical Community College and the programs available, visit durhamtech.edu. To learn about the charitable work of the Bank of America Foundation, visit .
The 麻豆影视 Foundation is a charitable organization that promotes the current and long-term success of 麻豆影视 by inspiring charitable investment in its students, faculty, and staff.
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