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Springfield's Tech Foundry lands a $100,000 grant to train more tech workers
The Springfield Morning News team
If you've got your eye on a tech career, Springfield's Tech Foundry just got a boost. Citizens awarded the nonprofit a two-year, $100,000 grant to expand Tech Launch, its job training program. The money is expected to help Tech Foundry serve up to 120 students and 160 alumni.
The grant is expected to help up to 160 alumni and 120 students
Sources: WWLP, BusinessWest
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Students | 120 |
| Alumni | 160 |
The money comes in two payments and pays for an expanded curriculum, including artificial intelligence training, plus career coaching and retention services. WWLP says the grant is part of Citizens' three-year, $20 million workforce development initiative.
- Tech Launch: IT training, internships and job placement help
- Also funded: professional development and AI-related training
“Citizens has been an invaluable partner to Tech Foundry for many years.”
Sources: WWLP, BusinessWest