Governor Hassan Announces Job Training Grants for Seven New Hampshire Companies in May

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Continuing her efforts to help New Hampshire workers develop the skills and innovative thinking needed for success in the good jobs of the 21st century economy, Governor Maggie Hassan announced today that seven New Hampshire companies have been awarded job training grants to help them train 220 workers in new skills.

The job training grants total $58,141, and the companies contributed the same in matching funds to bring the total amount for training workers to $116,282.

"I am excited to announce this latest round of important grants that will help New Hampshire workers develop new skills for high-quality jobs at our growing businesses," Governor Hassan said. "New Hampshire's Job Training Fund is a valuable resource that has helped provide thousands of workers with skills essential for success in the innovation economy. We must maintain our commitment to higher education and job training in order to attract innovative businesses, help existing companies grow, support the creation of good jobs and expand middle class opportunity."

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