Sen. Cramer Announces $68 Million for North Dakota’s CTE Centers Application

Source: United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND)

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved North Dakota’s application for more than $68 million in funding for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Centers. This funding will address the state’s workforce challenges and provide more opportunities for students to receive cost-effective education and training in high-demand careers.

“Our economy is only as strong as our workforce,” said Senator Cramer. “When we increase access to job training programs and pathways to obtain high-demand careers, we can prepare the next generation of workers to meet the opportunities of tomorrow. I look forward to seeing the impact this funding will have on the 13 projects throughout the state.” 

The award will support the construction of 13 CTE Centers in North Dakota:

  • Cass County Career & Technical Education Center in Fargo
  • Southwest Area Career and Technical Education Academy in Dickinson
  • Bakken Area Skills Center in Watford City
  • Minot Area Workforce Academy
  • Career Impact Academy in Grand Forks
  • North Valley Area Career & Technology Center in Grafton
  • Williston Basin Career and Technical Education Center
  • Heart River Career and Technical Education Center in Mandan
  • Southeast Region Career and Technology Center in Wahpeton
  • Lake Area Career and Technology Center in Devils Lake
  • James Valley Area Career and Technology Center in Jamestown
  • Sheyenne Valley Area Career and Technology Center in Valley City
  • Expanded facility for the Bismarck Public Schools CTE Program