Sampson Community College receives $1.7 million for welding and fabrication program

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded a $1.7 million grant to Sampson Community College of Clinton, N.C., to construct an occupational training facility to support welding and metal fabrication skills. The project is expected to create 50 jobs, retain 24 jobs, and spur $8.8 million in private investment.

Advanced metalworking expertise will support disaster recovery of local and regional businesses and economic diversification into advanced manufacturing, including metal products to the nuclear power sector.