Sherrill Celebrates Federal Grant Funding Awarded to County College of Morris

RANDOLPH, N.J. – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) applauded federal investments that are coming to County College of Morris to bolster innovative job training and advanced technology programs. County College of Morris is receiving $200,000 from the Department of Energy (DOE) and $650,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help the College continue to build world class apprenticeship and education programs that will be accessible to New Jerseyans across all socioeconomic backgrounds.

“I continue to be so impressed by County College of Morris’s commitment to breaking barriers in technology and innovation, building the skilled workforce of tomorrow, and making high-quality education and job training programs accessible to all. That’s why I am excited to see CCM awarded nearly one million dollars in federal funding to continue building first-rate job training programs. With these grants, we’re investing our federal tax dollars back into our state to make New Jersey a place where our students, workforce, and businesses can thrive,” said Rep. Sherrill. “Thank you to President Iacono and the entire team at CCM for their advocacy and I look forward to continuing to work together to bring federal dollars back to CCM.” 

"CCM is incredibly appreciative of the significant support Congresswoman Sherrill has demonstrated since taking office. These grants allow the college to launch new programs while expanding others with the goal of preparing community members for careers that offer family sustaining salaries while meeting the needs of employers through the region. Advocacy, collaboration with a wide network of employers and support organizations, vision, and a lot of hard work are allowing New Jerseyans to live their best lives," said Anthony J. Iacono, Ph.D., President, County College of Morris.

Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has worked closely with County College of Morris to bring back federal funding to help the College provide access to education and job training programs for New Jersey’s 11th District. This year, she secured $1 million in federal Community Project funding to support a new CCM Workforce Development Center to be located in Dover.

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