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Lowe’s Announces $8 Million in Community College Grants

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The Lowe's Foundation announced $8 million in grants to community and technical colleges nationwide as part of a workforce development initiative. The grants will help colleges train students in high-demand industries like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other skilled trades.

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National Louis University Receives $5 Million Grant for Early Childhood Education Training Institute

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The institute was made possible in part by a $5 million grant from the Robert R. Students interested in working in a public school setting or other education space that requires a license can earn a bachelor's in early childhood education , which is directly tied to licensure in Illinois. McCormick Foundation.

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Nearly $19M in Grants Awarded to 12 Colleges to Address Teacher Shortage

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is experiencing a teacher shortage, with 27% of public schools reporting multiple teaching vacancies. According to the National Center for Education Statistics , 45% of public schools were operating without a full teaching staff in October. The Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program aims to bridge that divide.

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UNC-Chapel Hill on the Rise

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News & World Report’s graduate school rankings, with the Gillings School of Global Public Health maintaining its No. 1 spot among public schools. When applying to UNC-Chapel Hill, once you fill out the FAFSA and CSS Profile, you will automatically be considered for academic scholarships and grants.

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Georgia Scholarships

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January Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship This grants students various awards ranging from $1,000 – $5,000 to those interested in the field of engineering that display academic excellence, financial need, and have a background in community service. You must also be seeking an undergraduate degree. Read more here and also here.

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College to Launch STEM Career Tech Academy

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Benjamin Franklin Cumming Institute of Technology announced a $1 million grant from the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Education to launch a STEM Career Tech Academy. BPE also runs Boston Teacher Residency, a clinical model for preparing teachers for the Boston Public Schools.

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Public Colleges in Puerto Rico: A Complete List

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territory features a fairly robust public university system , with 11 campuses. Puerto Rico public schools offer many of the same advantages as public colleges throughout the rest of the U.S., Here, we help you determine whether a public school in Puerto Rico is the right choice for your college journey.