Ballad Health and Niswonger Foundation Awarded Grant for Workforce Development
June 23, 2025 - 18:03
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) has announced that Ballad Health, in partnership with the Niswonger Foundation, has been awarded a significant grant aimed at enhancing education-to-work initiatives in the region. This funding will support innovative programs designed to bridge the gap between education and employment, ensuring that students are better prepared for the workforce.
The initiatives are expected to focus on equipping students with essential skills and knowledge that align with the needs of local industries. By fostering partnerships between educational institutions and employers, the program aims to create a seamless transition for students entering the job market.
Officials from both organizations expressed their enthusiasm for the grant, highlighting its potential to positively impact the community by creating pathways to employment for young people. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in addressing workforce challenges and enhancing economic opportunities in the area. The initiative is set to launch soon, with further details to be announced.
MORE NEWS
February 25, 2026 - 00:06
Higher education leaders discuss national trends at FIUA pivotal discussion on the national trends shaping higher education unfolded recently, bringing together top policymakers and experts to debate the pressing question of a degree`s return on...
February 24, 2026 - 04:14
Florida education leaders voted to add the fall of Venezuelan leader to high school lessons about communismFlorida high school students will soon examine the dramatic 2019 removal and capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as a case study within their history curriculum. The state`s education...
February 23, 2026 - 20:32
The STEM teacher workforce in high-need settings: Evidence on trends, challenges, and the role of the Noyce programNew research is shedding light on the critical state of the STEM teacher workforce in America`s high-need school districts. A recent expert evaluation reveals a teaching corps characterized by both...
February 23, 2026 - 05:49
Open Education Week is back for spring 2026The global academic community is preparing to celebrate Open Education Week this spring, a key event dedicated to breaking down barriers in learning. From March 2nd through the 6th, institutions...