GICCA receives grant to support EV curriculum

Lauren McDonald, The Brunswick News, Ga.
Updated ·4 min read

Oct. 4—Students at the Golden Isles College and Career Academy will soon have a new way to take advantage of job opportunities in a growing industry.

The Georgia Department of Education recently awarded GICCA with a $150,000 grant to support incorporating electric vehicles into the school's engineering program.

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