IN SANTA ANA, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR SANTA ANA COLLEGE, CREATE PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR STUDENTS
Federal Funding Is Part Of Nearly $30 Million Congressman Correa Secured For Community Projects In CA-46 In The FY’23 Omnibus Package
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SANTA ANA, CA – Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined Santa Ana College President Dr. Annebelle Nery, Ph.D. to announce $2 million in federal funding for pathways to employment for disadvantaged, dislocated or at-risk adult learners across Orange County.
Rep. Correa delivers remarks to impacted students and officials from Santa Ana College
This project will develop complete career education (CTE) pathways for disadvantaged, dislocated or at-risk adult learners that start in non-credit courses (for CTE skill development and prep for credit programs, basic skills, English) and transition to credit certificate and degree programs. The project will also create pathways for in-demand occupations and careers in the region to diversify the workforce and broaden engagement and access by marginalized populations—as well as enable dislocated workers, un- and under-employed and working poor to enter occupations that earn family-sustaining wages.
Rep. Correa poses for photo with impacted students and officials from Santa Ana College
“These students are the working class of America, and are a large part of the economic fabric of our community,” Correa said. “One of the largest challenges we’ve faced is connecting these adults who are crucial players in Orange County’s workforce with the jobs they need. That’s why I was so proud to bring back their federal tax dollars today, to invest not just in their education through community college, but in their job security so that they can continue to contribute to our local economy, too.”
Rep. Correa takes questions from media immediately following the conclusion of the federal funding presentation
“Thanks to Rep. Lou Correa’s dedication to advocating for the urgent needs of the community at the federal level, we are proud to be able to create more equitable opportunities for our students to pursue their educational and professional goals,” said Dr. Annebelle Nery, President of Santa Ana College. “This funding enables SAC to move toward equitable pandemic recovery, to diversify the workforce, and to broaden engagement and access by marginalized populations. Increasing employment for disadvantaged populations in high-wage occupations is critical for equity and economic development.”
This funding is part of the nearly $30 million that Rep. Correa secured for community projects throughout California’s 46th congressional district in the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) omnibus appropriations bill, which President Biden signed into law last year. Rep. Correa worked in lockstep with community leaders to identify priorities for CA-46 constituents, and fought for them during the annual funding process.
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