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# Franklin County Approves $150,000 Grant for Adult Training Programs

On October 6, 2026, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a $150,000 grant to South-Western City Schools to support its Adult Hub. The funding will help provide training in various fields, including certified nursing assistant and HVAC, for adults looking to advance their careers while maintaining their current jobs.

The Adult Hub can accommodate up to 175 participants, with classes scheduled in the evenings twice a week for about 10 to 15 weeks.

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### Press Release: Franklin County

*Published October 6, 2026. Reproduced in full from the [Franklin County](https://www.franklincountyohio.gov/County-Government/County-News/Franklin-Almanac/Almanac-News/10-2026/South-Western-City-Schools-Adult-Hub-Receives-150000-for-Evening-Trade-Training).*

#### County Grant Funds Evening Trade Training at South-Western Adult Hub

Franklin County Board of Commissioners | *Franklin County Office of Economic Engagement and Community Development*

Adults in Franklin County who want to train for a new career without leaving their current job have another option this school year. The Board of Commissioners on October 6 approved Resolution 0657-26, a $150,000 grant to South-Western City Schools to support its Adult Hub. The grant comes through the county's Office of Economic Engagement and Community Development.

The Adult Hub offers seven training programs: certified nursing assistant, electrical, HVAC, welding, auto maintenance, broadband, and direct service professional. Each program enrolls up to 25 people, so the hub can serve as many as 175 participants. Classes meet in the evening twice a week for about 10 to 15 weeks.

Talishia Williams, Fiscal Officer for the Office of Economic Engagement and Community Development, presented the grant. She said the program is designed for residents who are unemployed or underemployed and need hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills to move into high-demand fields.

"Classes are held in the evenings, twice per week, for approximately 10 to 15 weeks, providing a schedule designed to accommodate working adults," Williams said.

[Fall programming began in September 2026, and spring programming runs through May 2027.](https://www.swcsdcareertech.com/) Williams also thanked the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office and the Department of Economic Development and Planning for their help moving the agreement forward.

Christine Galvin, Director of Career Technical Education for South-Western City Schools, thanked the Board. "Thank you so much for the funding, and we really appreciate all of your support," she said.

The resolution passed unanimously on a motion by Commissioner Kevin L. Boyce.

Source: [Franklin County](https://www.franklincountyohio.gov/County-Government/County-News/Franklin-Almanac/Almanac-News/10-2026/South-Western-City-Schools-Adult-Hub-Receives-150000-for-Evening-Trade-Training)