BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) - The Technical College of the Lowcountry (TLC) has received a $150,000 grant from the City of Hardeeville for a major new development.
The development is the construction of the college’s Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center.
“We truly appreciate the City of Hardeeville and its commitment to advancing education and fostering economic growth in our communities,” said TCL President Dr. Richard Gough.
Gough joined members of Hardeeville City Council, Hardeeville Community Transformation Board, Beaufort Economic Development Corporation, TCL’s Foundation and Area Commission. and the workforce center’s namesake U.S. Army (retired) General Arthur E. Brown Jr., for the presentation held on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at TCL’s New River Campus.
The total cost for the center is estimated to run $26 million with funding expected to come from other local governments and private sources, or funds raised by TCL’s Foundation. When completed, the new facility will feature 50,000 square feet of space with a capacity for 850 students.
“We believe this supports educational advancement and workforce training opportunities for the City of Hardeeville that meets the ongoing challenges of the city and region’s continuous growth and development,” said Hardeeville Assistant City Manager Neil Parsons.
Hardeeville Mayor Harry Williams shared Parsons' sentiments.
“It gives our residents the opportunity and our community the training and skills needed for the jobs that are coming,” he said. “It is an honor for the City of Hardeeville to be part of such a wonderful initiative.”