(Washington, DC) — A new round of federal funding is set to boost workforce development in southern Minnesota. Senators Amy Klobuchar [[KLO-buh-shar]] and Tina Smith announced yesterday that they had secured nearly two million dollars from the federal budget to support job training programs at Riverland Community College. The Minnesota Democrats say the money will go toward the college’s Learn and Earn scholarship program. The initiative gives students the chance to prepare for high-skilled jobs in the manufacturing and transportation fields.
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!
