Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D• Sacramento) will join members of the Sacramento health care and the education communities to officially announce and celebrate the release of a $5 million grant for the Los Rios Community College District. A competitive grant administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, this funding will provide Los Rios the opportunity to expand medical training programs through the establishment of a HealthForce Institute. The grant was authorized by the Recovery Act, which Rep. Matsui supported, and the Congresswoman further helped steer the money to Sacramento with a written letter of support to the Department last year on the District•’s behalf.
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES Friday, February 12, 2010
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Matsui to Announce $5 Million for Los Rios Community Colleges Thursday, February 18 Will Be Joined By Los Rios Community Partners, Nurses in Training, and Members of Sacramento•’s Health Care and Education Communities
CA • Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D• Sacramento) will join members of the Sacramento health care and the education communities to officially announce and celebrate the release of a $5 million grant for the Los Rios Community College District. A competitive grant administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, this funding will provide Los Rios the opportunity to expand medical training programs through the establishment of a HealthForce Institute. The grant was authorized by the Recovery Act, which Rep. Matsui supported, and the Congresswoman further helped steer the money to Sacramento with a written letter of support to the Department last year on the District•’s behalf.
• The Los Rios Community College District continues to shine as a resource for Sacramentans to engage in and accelerate emerging industries in our region,• said Matsui. • From health care to clean energy, Recovery Act grants continue to reinforce Sacramento•’s strength in cutting-edge industries while supporting our region•’s hard-working men and women. With the creation of a high-quality institute here in Sacramento to train registered nurses and health care workers, our community will benefit in two ways as we address the critical shortage of well-trained health professionals and simultaneously bolster regional job growth. I look forward to meeting the men and women who will make-up this new part of our local workforce.•
• This funding has the potential to serve over 750 participants, and will make an immense impact moving forward as we implement the HealthForce Initiative as a workforce training program,• said Chancellor Brice W. Harris. • These Recovery funds are instrumental in helping our community to grow health care sector careers as well as provide the best care possible to our loved ones. The Los Rios colleges are proud to be a part of a national effort spurred by these Recovery grants to help our hard-working men and women lead successful and fulfilling careers through enhanced education.•
WHO: Congresswoman Doris Matsui Los Rios Community College and Community Partners Local Nurses in Training Members of Sacramento•’s Health Care and Education Communities
WHAT: Official Announcement of $5 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Train Local Nurses and Fund the HealthForce Initiative
WHEN: Thursday, February 18, 2010, 10:00 AM
WHERE: Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Center Consumnes River Community College 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA
