Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) recently visited LaGrange College to deliver an initial $1,883,050 federal investment through the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program.
What is this funding for? The funding represents the first year of a five-year initiative expected to provide over $3 million in federal support for LaGrange College’s 21st Century Workforce Readiness Program.
The funding will support the renovation and purchase of new equipment for LaGrange College’s advanced engineering and manufacturing laboratories, which will be repurposed to grow its Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree program.
What key figures had to say:
- Rep. Brian Jack: “I am honored to deliver an initial $1.88 million federal investment in STEM education and workforce development at LaGrange College. This funding will grow the Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree to prepare students for skills-based careers across our part of Georgia.
- Continued: “Earlier this year, I brought the U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to our Congressional District to discuss the need for additional investment in workforce development, and I am grateful for her support of LaGrange College’s 21st Century Workforce Readiness Program.”
- Dr. Susanna L. Baxter President of LaGrange College: “We are grateful to Congressman Jack for his support of the College and his efforts to help secure this funding. This investment will have a transformative impact on our students and our region.”
- Continued: “We are committed to helping students discover meaningful career pathways, develop the skills employers need, and gain access to the kind of hands-on learning that leads to successful careers and strong communities. This grant allows us to deepen that commitment for future generations of students.”
How else did Rep. Brian Jack spend his time at LaGrange College? During his visit, the Congressman also visited the LaGrange College Panthers Football Team practice.
Alongside Coach Wes Dodson, Rep. Jack presented the team with official copies of the Congressional Record, in which he recognized the Panthers on the Floor of the House of Representatives for their second consecutive victory against rival Point University.
