BY HANNAH JOHNSON
Dollars at work
Looking ahead
The health science center is not the only way Collin College is addressing regional workforce needs. A $2 million grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration and will allow the college to expand its Plano campus to construct health care instruction facilities. This past spring, the Texas Workforce Commis- sion awarded four grants totaling $1.35 million to Collin College to cover the cost of customized training for employees at 13 businesses, including several that are Plano- and McKinney-based. The Skills Development Fund program supports busi- nesses through training of existing or new employ- ees in high-demand occupations in elds such as health care, accounting and manufacturing. “It is a very exciting time for higher education as we embrace industry in a collaborative manner,” Matkin said. “I truly believe we are all partners who want to support our greatest asset—our students.”
home to in-development programs, he said. Potential programs being considered include Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Cardiovascular Technology, and Medical Laboratory Technician.
Collin College is in a position to deliver the education that supports industry and ensures the success of the region, Matkin said. The Frisco health sciences center will help with expanding programs already o ered at Collin College and will be the future
The facility will create spaces for new imaging and diagnostic programs that will serve the growing health care sector in northwestern Collin County.
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