BTI secures $544,000 in funds for training programs

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

BAKER CITY – Baker Technical Institute has secured $544,000 thanks to Senators Merkley and Wyden. The funds will be used for their heavy equipment and trucking and logistics training programs.

The funds were secured through the federal FY22 appropriations process, and the final funding bill was signed earlier this month.

Information from Senator Merkley on this can be found at:

https://www.merkley.senate.gov/news/press-releases/merkley-wyden-announce-key-funding-for-nurses-educators-in-congressional-funding-deal-22?fbclid=IwAR0DBN_llFXmbmOtPjIQhHO_bjNXfXk9pp3t3mbYLDNX8suFBjiSZ5MoNl0