Vienna High School receives more than $1 million grant from Department of Labor

VIENNA, Ill. (KBSI) – Vienna High School will receive $1.4 million to double the capacity of the cooperative high school program in southern Illinois.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced more than $44 million to provide career training and supportive services helping workers in these areas secure good jobs in high-demand careers.

The “triple credit” Laborers’ High School Construction Craft Preparation Program allows high school juniors and seniors to attend daily training at the Laborers’ Training Facility in Marion and complete their apprenticeship training and requirements while in high school, according to Vienna High School.

Additionally, a partnership with Shawnee Community College allows students to accumulate college credit toward a degree in construction management while earning high school credit.

The grant also provides new equipment, updated curriculum, supplies, facilities, and technology for the students.