Barnstable High School Receives $500,000 Skills Capital Grant

BARNSTABLE — Superintendent Sara Ahern is pleased to announce that Barnstable High School has been awarded a $500,000 Skills Capital Grant, courtesy of the Healey-Driscoll administration. 

On Monday, June 10, nearly $15 million in Skills Capital Grants were awarded to schools across the state to support them in upgrading technology and instructional lab spaces, expanding career programs for young people and adults, and increasing capacity in workforce training programs across Massachusetts.

The $500,000 in funding will be used to renovate the Culinary kitchen and serving area. 

The Skills Capital Grants are awarded by the state’s Workforce Skills Cabinet, which aligns education, economic development, and workforce policies to meet employers’ demand for skilled workers in every region of Massachusetts. The competitive grants are awarded to educational institutions demonstrating partnerships with local businesses and aligning curriculum and credentials with industry demand to maximize hiring opportunities.

“This grant means everything to the students and faculty in our Culinary department at Barnstable High School. It ensures that our students will receive meaningful learning experiences in this popular and highly successful career pathway,” said Superintendent Ahern. “The renovations will meaningfully expand the food preparation and serving experiences so that our students will be prepared to make a smooth transition into the culinary and hospitality industry, whether locally on Cape Cod or elsewhere. We are extremely thankful.” 

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