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ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Work to build the new Ashland campus of Ranken Technical College is expected to create 163 jobs and generate $9 million in private investment, according to local economic development groups. Officials gathered Friday to break ground on the project. The campus is set to open in 2023. St. Louis-based Ranken offers bachelors and associates degrees and certificate programs in information technology and medical training. Construction trades are a primary focus for Ranken. The pri...

According to a press release, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced it is awarding a $4.5 million grant to the Southern Boone County R-1 School District to construct the Central Missouri Workforce Development Center, a construction trade, medical services, information technology and industrial engineering technology training center. This EDA project will be matched with $3 million being raised through the Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Capital Campaign. Its expect...