CCC&TI Receives $40K from Duke Energy Foundation for Workforce Development

2 Jan 2024

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The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $40,000 grant to the Foundation of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in support of the college’s Electrical Lineworker program. CCC&TI was one of 11 North Carolina community colleges to receive funding as part of Duke Energy’s $350,000 investment to create a pipeline of skilled lineworkers to help meet the energy industry’s future workforce needs. To read the full story click here.

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