Danvers High received a $150,000 MA Skills Capital Grant

Danvers High was one of 65 high schools, colleges and other educational institutions to receive funding.

Jun 28, 2024 11:08 am EDT

DANVERS, MA — Danvers High School will use $150,000 in state funding to upgrade technology and instructional lab spaces, expand career programs for youth and adults and increase capacity in workforce training programs.

The funding was part of the state’s Skills Capital Grant programme. Danvers High was one of 65 high schools, colleges and other educational institutions to receive funding.

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Danvers High Principal Adam Federico said the money will be used to purchase equipment to expand its manufacturing and design classes and add a more robust health care and nursing track. The school will also create a third engineering, manufacturing and design lab.

“This grant will allow us to enhance programs that have become more popular with students in recent years,” said Superintendent of Schools Dan Bauer. “We appreciate the partnership with the state and its support in this area of ​​study.”

Skills capital grants are awarded by the state’s Workforce Skills Cabinet, which brings together the secretaries of Education, Labor and Workforce Development, Economic Development and Health and Human Services. Competitive grants are awarded to educational institutions that demonstrate partnerships with local businesses, as well as align curriculum and credentials with industry demand to maximize employment opportunities.

“We want to make sure that what students learn in school helps them get where they want to go, while also meeting the needs of our workforce,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “These capital skills grants will ensure our students and adult learners have access to innovative technologies, equipment and spaces to gain the skills they need to prepare them for successful careers in high-demand industries.”

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached @[email protected]. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)