HUDSON – The State Assembly Democratic Majority has granted Columbia-Greene Community College $1 million to expand its construction technology center to accommodate more students to meet the increasing demands in the construction industry for those with skills in the trades.
“The Hudson Valley’s long history is reflected in centuries of striking buildings – iconic wooden barns, brick or stone houses, riverfront estates and more – and there is a continuing need to repair and restore these wonderful structures,” said Assemblywoman Didi Barrett (D, Hudson). “Training the next generation of construction tradespeople, particularly those skilled in woodworking, masonry, stone and plaster work and armed with the knowledge to run their own businesses, is a win-win because it trains and attracts a workforce for a need that is never ending – especially when it comes to repairing or repurposing older buildings.”
Barrett said with the grant, Columbia-Greene Community College “can become the workforce training go-to for building trades, particularly in historic restoration and preservation.”
