Palm Coast, FL – Flagler Technical College (FTC) is delighted to announce it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support its Adult Education Program Expansion project. This grant will help us better serve the Flagler County community by providing essential resources for adult learners.
This funding is a crucial investment in the future of our community. By expanding access to our Adult General Education programs—including Adult Basic Education, GED Preparation, English as a Second Language, and Academic Skills Building—we can empower more individuals to gain the skills they need for a better life. This grant will allow us to offer more classes to meet the high demand in our area.
“Helping adults in our community with education and career training opportunities is great for everyone,” said Travis Thomas, Adult Education Program Supervisor at FTC. “Learning new skills can elevate the student, their family unit, and the strength of the economy in our community.”
The ability to sustain and expand these classes means more residents can secure employment, pursue further educational and career opportunities, provide for their families, and contribute to the local economy. This directly aligns with FTC’s mission to help students become “educationally prepared and economically self-sufficient in an ever-changing global economy”. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s support helps us fulfill this mission by investing in our students, who are the future of Flagler County.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports literacy and education programs across the United States. The foundation was established in 1993 to honor cofounder J.L. Turner, who was functionally illiterate. It has awarded over $275 million in grants, assisting more than 23.8 million people in their educational journeys.
About Flagler Technical College
Flagler Technical College (FTC) is the adult division of the Flagler County School District and is accredited through the Council on Occupational Education (COE). As a local resource for career and community education, FTC offers a variety of programs, including high-demand Career and Technical Education programs to meet the needs of business and industry in Flagler and surrounding counties. Students learn practical, specialized skills from industry professionals in a hands-on learning environment
