Congressman Langworthy Announces $2 Million in Federal Funding for Workforce Development Programs at Alfred State

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that Alfred State is receiving a federal grant of $1,998,370 for training programs to bolster the workforce for the heavy equipment and trucking industries. 

“Businesses in the Southern Tier face a shortage of skilled workers, and this program can create new opportunities for local students and workers to gain the skills necessary to meet the growing demands of these industries," said Congressman Langworthy. “This investment will ensure that our region has a steady pipeline of talent for the heavy equipment and trucking sectors, paving the way for new economic growth. I will always be a voice in Washington for workforce development and I'm proud to support schools like Alfred State, who do great work in preparing students for successful careers.”

This funding comes from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and will allow 180 students will enroll in Alfred State’s heavy equipment operation or trucking and diesel Associate of Occupational Studies program. It will also provide for hands-on learning experiences for 338 middle and high school students, and allow 300 workers will enroll in a heavy equipment operation or trucking and diesel micro-credential program.

The Appalachian Regional Commission is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian region. Its mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in the Appalachian region.