Corning Community College to receive funding to support new program

CORNING, N.Y. ( WETM ) – Corning Community College will receive over $300,000 in federal funding to support a new program at the school, according to Congressman Nick Langworthy.

The funding comes from a grant totaling $348,324 from the U.S. National Science Foundation, which according to the foundation, is part of the Advanced Technological Education Program.

This program supports partnerships between two-year institutions of higher education to improve the education of technicians in science and engineering.

As a result, this grant will fund the creation of an Optical Technology Associates of Applied Sciences program at CCC in collaboration with private industry partners such as Corning Inc., Micatu Inc. and other companies.

“I’m proud to announce this investment in a new optical technology degree path at the Corning Community College, empowering future generations of skilled professionals in the Southern Tier,” said Congressman Langworthy. “This program will leverage local companies to create a curriculum that gives students real-world experiences that will transition into careers, helping to close the skills gap faced by many employers in the region. I look forward to seeing the positive impact this federal funding will have on our entire community — driving innovation and creating pathways to prosperity for years to come.”

For more information about the grant, you can visit the U.S. National Science Foundation website .

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