Bismarck, N.D. (AP) The Federal Labor Department is giving a $9.9 million grant to four North Dakota colleges to support technical programs related to energy, transportation and construction.
The money going to Bismarck State, Williston State, Sitting Bull College and Turtle Mountain Community College is the second award to the training for regional energy in North Dakota consortium, which includes partnerships with local employers.
The Labor Department provided the initial grant of $14.6 million in 2012. The money is through the trade adjustment assistance community college and career training program. It's a four-year, $2 billion federal effort to help train workers and fill in-demand jobs.
Bismarck State is leading the North Dakota project and getting $4.1 million. Turtle mountain is getting $2.1 million, Williston State $2 million and Sitting Bull $1.7 million.