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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced that Maysville Community and Technical College will receive $1,004,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The grant will be used to construct a welding training facility on its Montgomery County campus in Mount Sterling, Kentucky.

Senator McConnell, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, supported Maysville Community and Technical College’s federal grant application and advocated for EDA funding in the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding bill.

“Today’s federal grant announcement is welcome news. I hear constantly about the challenges Kentucky employers face finding workers to fill open jobs across the Commonwealth. Maysville Community and Technical College’s new facility will go a long way in training Kentuckians with the hands-on skills they need to get to work in their communities,” said Senator McConnell. “I was proud to bring home today’s federal grant, and I'm thrilled to see these funds invest in the future of Kentucky’s workforce.”

“I am proud of the EDA’s investment in the Maysville Community and Technical College's Mount Sterling/Montgomery County campus, and I appreciate Senator McConnell’s support in helping us secure this federal funding. This critical project not only enhances our facilities but also strengthens our capacity to meet the growing demands of the welding industry,” said Dr. Laura McCullough, President and Chief Executive Officer of Maysville Community and Technical College. “By fostering workforce development and empowering our students with high-demand skills, we are laying the foundation for new business growth, attracting private investment, and driving long-term economic vitality in the region. Together, we are building a stronger future for our community."