This week, the University of North Carolina Asheville announced a $1.1 million federal grant to fund the first year of its five-year project “From Classroom to Career: Improving Career Readiness and Technical Skills of Students in Business, Accounting, Finance, and Economics.” The grant is administered by the U.S. Department of Education’s Title III- Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) and is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. UNC Asheville expects additional funding to be released for the remaining years of the project.
“This grant represents an important investment in our students and their futures,” said Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Yvonne Villanueva-Russell. “By expanding access to career coaching, professional tools, and hands-on learning, we’re connecting classroom experiences with the skills and opportunities students need to succeed after graduation.”
The initial grant is $1.1 million and will strengthen the recently announced School of Business at UNC Asheville. The grants will support the construction of a Bloomberg Lab, which includes 20 Bloomberg Terminals. Students will be able to learn on specialized workstations to gain real world experience. Additionally, the grant funds additional staff to help with career coaching and internships.
