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February 13, 2007
 
$1.3 Million Grant for Workforce Training
 
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and Blanche Lincoln, along with U.S. Representative Marion Berry (AR-01) and Governor Mike Beebe, today announced the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services will receive $1,350,655 from the Department of Labor to help residents in Cross, Crittenden, St. Francis, Lee, and Phillips Counties enter the high-growth transportation industry.  

The delegation said that in addition to allowing workers earn their Commercial Drivers License (CDL) credentials, funding will allow participants to obtain specific certifications, such as Heavy Truck Diesel Maintenance or an Associates Degree in Applied Science and General Technology.

 

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