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Del Mar College Foundation Receiving Nearly $1.9 Million City Council-approved Grant to Enhance and Expand High-demand Workforce Training Programs

Tue, Oct 22, 2024

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Equipment and cutting-edge technology to keep South Texas Coastal Bend’s economy globally competitive while preparing more graduates for local workforce needs

Article by Melinda Eddleman

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Del Mar College is positioned to provide world-class education and training to develop a highly skilled workforce, and the support of the City Council and Mayor Guajardo makes it possible to provide the highest quality equipment and technology that lead to high paying careers. The College is exceptionally grateful to the City Council, CCREDC and the Type A/B Board for this funding.

Lenora Keas, DMC Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

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Eighty-five percent of our students come from and remain in our community, making Del Mar College a primary economic catalyst for the region. As we increase the educational level and workforce skills available to support local business and industry, the College will continue to fulfill its mission`–– to provide access to quality education, workforce preparation and lifelong learning for students’ and community success.

Matthew Busby, DMC Vice President of Development and Donor Advising

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About Del Mar College

Del Mar College empowers students to achieve their dreams. We offer quality programs, individual attention, outstanding instruction through faculty with real-world experience and affordable costs to credit and noncredit students in Corpus Christi and the South Texas Coastal Bend area. Nationally recognized while locally focused, we’re ranked in the top two percent of community colleges in the country granting associate degrees to Hispanic students (Community College Week). Del Mar College focuses on offering our students programs that match current or emerging career opportunities. Whether students are interested in the fine arts, sciences, business, occupational or technical areas, students get the education they need for the future they want at Del Mar College.

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