Source: United States Senator for Kentucky Mitch McConnell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will provide $450,000 to the Green River Area Development District (GRADD) through the Delta Workforce Grant Program. Senator McConnell advocated for these federal funds in a letter of support to DRA on behalf of GRADD.
Today’s grant will fund GRADD’s H20 project, which supports local personnel participating in the Kentucky Rural Water Association’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. This workforce development program spans four counties in Western Kentucky – Henderson, McLean, Union, and Webster – and helps train individuals to operate the region’s water and wastewater treatment facilities.
“Worker shortages continue to impact communities across the Commonwealth, but the good news is local efforts to educate and empower our workforce are helping reverse this trend. The Green River Area Development District has a successful record of fostering economic development and spearheading workforce training initiatives in Western Kentucky’s rural regions,” said Senator McConnell. “I was proud to help secure today’s grant, and I’m thrilled to see these funds directly invest in Kentucky’s workforce.”
“The Green River Area Development District is excited to receive this Delta Workforce Grant Program award, and we look forward to expanding our H20 program. These federal funds will allow us to serve our Delta Regional Authority counties with 17 apprenticeships and help our community address the shortage of water and wastewater personnel in the region. We’re grateful for Senator McConnell’s help securing this award and his support throughout the years,” said Michelle Drake, Director of Workforce Development for the Green River Area Development District.