Cape Cod Community College Gets $250K Grant For EMT Program

BARNSTABLE, MA — Cape Cod Community College received $250,000 in the latest round of Skills Capital Grants, Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced recently.

The award is part of $14.6 million in awards to 54 educational institutions to update equipment and expand student enrollment in programs that provide career education.

Cape Cod Community College will use the grant to buy training equipment for its emergency medical service, EMT, paramedic and funeral services programs. College officials said the school will offer an associates degree in funeral service and certifications for emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Cape Cod Community College will also work with MassHire and local school districts to recruit students, including individuals with significant barriers to employment.

"Skills Capital Grants help preserve the Commonwealth’s talent pipeline by funding expanded enrollment and equipment upgrades at educational institutions to provide more students with in-demand skills sought by employers," Baker said in a statement. "The inaugural multi-year grants offered this round will also increase flexibility and support for institutions launching new programs, allowing more students to develop important technical skills."