Plymouth South High School has been awarded more than $201,000 to help boost its graphic design and visual communications program, as part of a $15 million Skills Capital Grant program. South is one of 65 Massachusetts schools and educational institutions to receive funding through the program.
The money will be used to for “upgrading technology and instructional lab spaces, expanding career programs for young people and adults, and increasing capacity in workforce training programs,” according to a Plymouth Public Schools press release.
In a statement, Plymouth South principal Patricia Fry cited the importance of the graphic design and visual communications program, as well at the student-run Panther TV shows that are part of it.
The two have had an “amazing impact on our students and entire school community since their inception,” Fry said. “This equipment will not only upgrade the studio which is much needed as the equipment was not new with the new Plymouth South, but it will enhance their ability to grow further and prepare them for the technological world they will be entering in regard to media and visual communication when they graduate from PSHS.”
The Skills Capital Grants were determined by the state’s Workforce Skills Cabinet, which includes officials from various state departments.
Plymouth school superintendent Christopher Campbell said the grant
“underscores our commitment to providing students with the best possible tools and experiences in vocational and technical education. This funding will not only enhance our Graphics and Visual Design program but also empower our students to thrive in an increasingly competitive technological landscape.”
Mark Pothier can be reached at mark@plymouthindependent.org.