Migrant farmworkers, disabled get grant aid: ALL Edition

Bangor Daily News

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Specifically, a grant has been awarded to Kennebec Valley Technical College in Fairfield to fund a High School Equivalency Program, or HEP, for migrant and seasonal farmworkers. It is expected that this $368,210 grant will be the first installment of a five-year funding package. FULL TEXT BANGOR-The United States Department of Education has awarded two grants totaling more than $550,000 to help improve the educational and job training opportunities for migrant and seasonal farmworkers, as well as people with disabilities in Maine. Specifically, a grant has been awarded to Kennebec Valley Technical College in Fairfield to fund a High School Equivalency Program, or HEP, for migrant and seasonal farmworkers. It is expected that this $368,210 grant will be the first installment of a five-year funding package. Kennebec Valley Technical College has collaborated with the Training and Development Corp., the Portland Housing Authority Education Center, the University of Maine System and other organizations to develop a program that will address the educational needs of approximately 150 migrant and seasonal farmworkers who need help in completing their high school education and taking steps toward higher education. Additionally, the DOE has awarded a grant of $189,403 to BDL Employment &Rehabilitation Services Inc. of Bangor. The funding will support efforts to provide education and skills training to individuals with significant disabilities. It is anticipated that this grant represents only the first installment of a five-year funding package from DOE. BDL Employment and Rehabilitation Services will use this grant to strengthen the employment skills of approximately 120 individuals with severe disabilities each year. Job placement services will also be offered. "These substantial federal grants will serve to enhance the education level and skills of important segments of our population," said U.S. Rep. John Baldacci in announcing the grants. "These funds will benefit many individuals and families and give a boost to the state's economy."

Migrant farmworkers, disabled get grant aid: ALL Edition

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