Independence Community College is awarded a grant as part of a new Kansas Department of Commerce program.

The $740,000 grant comes from the Delivering Residents and Workforce program. The DRAW program, launched earlier this year by the KDOC, aims to strengthen talent in Kansas by providing resources and funding for skill development.

ICC President Dr. Vincent Bowhay says they are committed to training Kansans for high-demand, high-wage jobs. He says this investment from the KDOC will help them as they work towards enhancing training facilities that provide a high-quality education right here in Independence.