Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $249,000 Hired Grant from Governor Sarah Sanders. This grant is dedicated to empowering underprivileged students, particularly those with little to no prior experience, by equipping them with essential skills for success in the construction and manufacturing industries. Through this funding, PCCUA will expand opportunities for students to build a strong foundation in key areas such as construction, HVAC, manufacturing, heavy equipment operation, and welding, preparing them for rewarding careers in these high-demand fields.
L to R: Hugh McDonald, AR State Secretary of Commerce; Cody Waites, Director of Workforce Connection; Mike Rogers, AR Workforce Officer, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders; PCCUA Chancellor Dr. Keith Pinchback, Senator Jane English, PCCUA Vice Chancellor for Instruction, Monica Quattlebaum, and PCCUA Dean of Applied Technology/Workforce Development, Joe St. Columbia, Jr.
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