Eastern Gateway gets grant for oil/gas training

March 21, 2016 at 9:55p.m.

Staff report

STEUBENVILLE

As part of a regional effort to train oil and gas workers, Eastern Gateway Community College along with other education partners will receive a monetary award from Ohio’s RAPIDS Program.

The Ohio Department of Education will present $272,263 to EGCC, Belmont College, Washington State Community College and Zane State College at 11 a.m. Tuesday.

The four schools are the lead partners for the SE Ohio Oil & Gas Training Collaborative, which will provide a systematic approach to regional training for the energy industry.

Read morea bout the grant and program in Tuesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.