Bucks County Technical High School in Bristol Township will receive $50,000 through a state grant.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced the grant last week. The funds come through the Technical Education Equipment Grant Program.
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The $50,000 has to be matched dollar-for-dollar by a local source.
Bucks County Technical High School Administrative Director Dr. Leon Poeske said the funds will be used to purchase three computer numeric controlled (CNC) machines that are used in the manufacturing industry.
“The equipment aligns with current industry standards and expectations and all of the equipment is vetted and endorsed by the technical program’s Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC). The OAC is comprised of business and industry members in a specific area. In this case, the machining and manufacturing industry. The three pieces – CNC milling, CNC etching, and robotic arm – will have a total cost of over $100,000, and the state’s equipment grant offsets these costs for our school. We are grateful for being one of 39 (out of almost 80) schools selected,” he said.
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Local elected officials congratulated the technical high school that serves much of Lower Bucks County.
“Our young people are our future, so I’m very glad that Bucks County’s career and technical education programs are receiving this needed financial support,” State Rep. John Galloway, a Democrat from Falls Township, said. “Thanks to this grant money, our students will be able to get the critical skills and training they need to enter into meaningful, well-paying careers. Bucks County comes out the winner here as a well-trained workforce will make Bucks County attractive to companies as a place to locate. When our workers are thriving, so is Bucks County.”
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“The integration of technology and equipment in the classroom provides students with hands-on training for their trades and future careers,” State Rep. Tina Davis, a Democrat from Bristol Township, said. “These grants will allow for the purchase of equipment to provide for our students’ educational needs to pursue the career path that is right for them.”
“Our career and technical school programs prepare students for a variety of careers, with hands-on learning and experience,” said State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, a Democrat from Lower Makefield Township. “These state funds will help ensure that our students receive targeted training with equipment that meets the specific needs of local businesses and industries, and will make them more competitive candidates upon graduation.”
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