Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) GEAR UP Grant

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) GEAR UP Grant

Program Name: Gear Up Equipment and Advanced Resources for Upgrading Professional Drivers (GEAR UP)

Status: Active

Award Amount: $260,110 from ARC (with institutional match of $260,110, total project funding $520,220)

Geographic Scope: Appalachian region (Hagerstown, Maryland)

Focus Areas:

Commercial Vehicle Transportation Program (truck driver training)

Workforce development for advanced transportation industry

CDL exam preparation

Project Details:

Students Served: 65 students prepared for various careers

Program Location: D.M. Bowman Family Workforce Training Center on Northern Avenue, Hagerstown

Program Focus: Enhanced Commercial Vehicle Transportation Program including:

- Driving techniques
- Road safety
- Vehicle inspections
- Vehicle maneuvering

Goal: Support economic growth by expanding skilled workforce in transportation

About ARC: The Appalachian Regional Commission is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian region. Mission: to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.

Contact Information:

ARC Website: www.arc.gov

HCC Bowman Center: www.hagerstowncc.edu/btc