One of eleven community and technical colleges nationwide receiving grant support from the Lowe’s Foundation
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (MCCF) were selected as one of 11 community and technical colleges receiving Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants nationwide. The $1 million in funding will be used to support construction trades programs at Mesa Community College (MCC), South Mountain Community College (SMCC), and Rio Salado College (RSC).
“Maricopa Community Colleges have a rich history of training skilled workers, many of whom join our local workforce and contribute to the region’s growing economy,” said Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, MCCCD Chancellor. “Thanks to generous support from the Lowe’s Foundation, we have an opportunity to enhance our existing program offerings and provide our students with the highest caliber education, resources, and facilities to ensure they are job-ready.”
“With enrollments rising at vocationally focused schools, these community colleges are blossoming arenas for entrepreneurship and economic mobility,” said Janice Dupré, Lowe’s executive vice president of human resources and chair of the Lowe’s Foundation. “Each college has a clear, inspired vision for closing the trades gap in its community, and we’re pleased to welcome them to our larger movement.”