WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) announced Mon., Sept 19 Atlantic Cape Community College (ACCC) has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the construction of the Aviation Workforce Training Center on the Mays Landing Campus of the college.
“Building on the investments already made by Atlantic Cape, the new Aviation Workforce Training Center will add to their comprehensive curriculum and benefit those students who have an interest in pursuing careers in the aviation field,” said LoBiondo, a member of the House Aviation Subcommittee. “I am pleased to have worked with the EDA to secure this $2 million grant for the further development and implementation of ACCC’s unique aviation-focused program in South Jersey.”
“This is a most welcome announcement for Atlantic Cape Community College, and we thank the Congressman for his efforts on our behalf,” said Dr. Peter L. Mora, president of Atlantic Cape Community College. “This announcement represents the final piece of funding needed to move forward with the college's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math building—one of the central components of our master plan, Blueprint 2020.
EDA awarded ACCC the federal funding to assist in creating a new facility at the Technology Studies Institute that will provide specialized training and certification to South Jersey’s workforce to qualify them for jobs in aviation and airport-related careers. It cites an anticipated $6.8 million in private investment will be leveraged. The award notice specifically cites ACCC’s proximity to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) and the NEXTGEN Aviation Research & Technology Park (ARTP). The William J Hughes FAA Technical Center adjacent to ACY is the lead facility on the FAA’s NEXTGEN initiative to modernize the nation’s aviation transportation network.
“This facility will be transformational in increasing Atlantic Cape’s capacity to provide higher education opportunities in high-demand jobs of the future for students in our region—one of our efforts to fulfill our legacy of truly serving as the ‘community’s college’,” Mora said.
“We continue to take a big-picture approach to shaping South Jersey’s future as the premier location for aviation research, training, development and implementation,” continued LoBiondo. “ACCC’s excellent academic reputation coupled with its dedicated focus to aviation-related programs will ensure our students are prepared to capitalize on jobs in the growing aviation sector.”
Additionally, ACCC’s Dr. Mora credits the South Jersey Economic Development District (SJEED) and Leonard C. Desiderio, board chairman, as well as Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson and the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders for their efforts in support of the application process. The SJEDD, who applied for the EDA funding on ACCC’s behalf, will receive the federal funding. More information about EDA’s competitive grant process can be found at www.eda.gov.
Additionally, ACCC’s Dr. Mora credits the South Jersey Economic Development District (SJEED) and Leonard C. Desiderio, board chairman, as well as Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson and the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders for their efforts in support of the application process. The SJEDD, who applied for the EDA funding on ACCC’s behalf, will receive the federal funding. More information about EDA’s competitive grant process can be found at www.eda.gov.
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