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Congresswoman Matsui Announces Federal Grant to Help Los Rios Community College Establish Manufacturing Apprentice Program

Press Release

Date: Sept. 9, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Higher Education Government Budget and Spending

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) announced that the Los Rios Community College District has been awarded a $5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to fund the Northern California Community College American Apprenticeship Initiative.

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"It is vital that our education system is meeting our country's workforce needs. Apprenticeships are a valuable tool that support local employers while also ensuring that we are creating career pathways for job seekers and Los Rios graduates. I commend Los Rios and their partners for working to establish this apprenticeship pipeline," said Congresswoman Doris Matsui.

"This is just tremendous news for American River College, the Los Rios Community College District and our regional economy!" said Los Rios Chancellor Brian King. "And we received the news about the apprenticeship grant on the same day that President Obama is calling on our nation to identify innovative and creative ways to provide community college students with a debt-free education. The timing could not be better!"


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