Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - West Herr is making a significant donation to SUNY Erie Community College that will support the school's Vehicle Technical Training Center in Orchard Park. The donation will go towards hands-on training, modernizing equipment and expanding co-op programs. West Herr and ECC have had a working relationship for several years.
D'Youville University has received a $25,000 NetVUE Professional Development Grant for service-based learning initiatives at the school. The curriculum requires students to complete 40-80 hours of community service. An additional $16,700 was also donated by the Sisters of St. Francis Providence Fund and Catholic Diocese of Buffalo in separate donations.
Trocaire College is adding alcohol and substance abuse counseling to its general studies associate degree program. Students will learn how to support recovery and work with social service workers.
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