Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui will join members of the Sacramento health care and the education communities to officially announce and celebrate the release of a $5 million grant for the Los Rios Community College District. A competitive grant administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, this funding will provide Los Rios the opportunity to expand medical training programs through the establishment of a HealthForce Institute. The grant was authorized by the Recovery Act, which Rep. Matsui supported, and the Congresswoman further helped steer the money to Sacramento with a written letter of support to the Department last year on the District’s behalf.
“The Los Rios Community College District continues to shine as a resource for Sacramentans to engage in and accelerate emerging industries in our region,” said Matsui. “From health care to clean energy, Recovery Act grants continue to reinforce Sacramento’s strength in cutting-edge industries while supporting our region’s hard-working men and women. With the creation of a high-quality institute here in Sacramento to train registered nurses and health care workers, our community will benefit in two ways as we address the critical shortage of well-trained health professionals and simultaneously bolster regional job growth. I look forward to meeting the men and women who will make-up this new part of our local workforce.”