Colorado US Senator Bennet announced this week that he secured $1 million in federal funding for Build Pagosa’s Regional Workforce Center for Career and Technical Training. This project supports the construction of a regional workforce center in Pagosa Springs. This facility will provide career and technical training for high school and post-secondary students, underemployed adults, and late career professionals.
This was part of the $91.5 million that Bennet secured for 78 projects in Colorado that passed as part of the first round of federal appropriations bills that passed last week.
The Senate is currently working to pass a second round which could include additional funding for other Colorado projects.
“Throughout this process, I’ve sat down with municipalities, nonprofits, and leaders across the state to hear directly about the challenges their communities face and how Washington can be a better partner,” said Bennet. “I’m glad we were able to support nearly eighty projects across thirty Colorado counties in this round of funding. From funding water infrastructure in Lamar to a business park in Craig and a housing affordability project in Fort Collins, these investments will help Coloradans meet the changing needs of their communities.”