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Schools, towns and organizations across the Panhandle are sought to collaborate with a West Texas A&M University program that provides help for rural communities in need.
WT students, community members to join New University AmeriCorps program
VIDEO: WT students, community members to join New University AmeriCorps program By Tamlyn Cochran | December 21, 2020 at 3:09 PM CST - Updated December 21 at 6:57 PM
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - About $2 million in grants received by West Texas A&M University in the fall is being put into action.
In October, WT was named the anchor institution for a new AmeriCorps program, partnering with area high schools, community colleges, community organizations and business, workforce and economic development entities to augment existing systems and generate additional opportunities.
The University was awarded a total of $1.4 million over the course of three years from the OneStar Foundation, the governor-appointed state service commission for national service, as well as nearly $800,000 from the Greater Texas Foundation.