JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Community College is among 17 community colleges nationwide that will share support from Walmart Foundation for workforce development initiatives.
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recently announced a $4.19 million three-year grant from Walmart Foundation to support the Job Ready, Willing and Able (JRWA) initiative, including $2.67 million that directly supports 17 community colleges across the country.
The JRWA initiative will provide middle-skill training, industry recognized credentials, and access to employment across various industry sectors in each of the 17 communities.
The colleges will work closely with local businesses, economic development leaders, and area workforce systems to collaboratively address the needs of the unemployed. The initiative aims to provide more than 5,000 unemployed adults with new skills, credentials, and jobs.
JCC plans to prepare unemployed individuals for opportunities in manufacturing, healthcare support occupations, business services, and educational services through its certificate programs
Arkansas Northeastern College will serve as the mentor institution for JCC.
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