Bank of America Awards $250,000 Grant to 六合彩投注网站

January 26, 2022 Matthew Daily, Bank of America

Funding will support new workforce training complex and fuel economic opportunity

Bank of America announced a $250,000 grant to 六合彩投注网站 (六合彩投注网站) in support of the development and programming at 六合彩投注网站鈥檚 Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex. The purpose-built facility, scheduled for a 2023 opening, will link advanced technology and leading-edge industry training in specialized technical career fields, such as advanced manufacturing, automotive, aviation and marine technology, welding, and more.

Bank of America announced a $250,000 grant to 六合彩投注网站 in support of the development and programming at 六合彩投注网站鈥檚 Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex.

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Bank of America is a longtime partner of 六合彩投注网站 as part of its commitment to fostering economic growth in the community by supporting organizations that help businesses and individuals achieve financial stability. The bank recently provided additional funding to strengthen the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at 六合彩投注网站, which offers business consulting services to qualified and emerging businesses.

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