Two Texas colleges win nearly $1 million in state grants
Lee College and another institution received state grant money to expand AI, EMS and career training programs. Lee College alone collected more than $395,000 across two programs.
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What happened
Two colleges in the Southeast Texas region received almost $1 million in state grants to expand artificial intelligence and emergency medical services training. Lee College received more than $395,000 across two state grant programs to expand and establish career pathway programs. Anahuac ISD also received a Career Technology Education grant.
Why it matters
The grants are meant to strengthen the local workforce, bring in new technology, and help recruit and train qualified faculty.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 11:30 PM ET: Two Southeast Texas colleges were reported to have received almost $1 million in state grants for AI and hands-on training.
- Oct 16, 6:37 PM ET: Lee College received more than $395,000 across two state grant programs, and Anahuac ISD also received a Career Technology Education grant.
Coverage
- Lee College, Anahuac ISD receive Career Technology Education grants (baytownsun.com)
- Two SETX colleges get almost $1 million dollars in state grants for A.I. education and hands-on training (12newsnow.com)
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