Pratt Community College Awarded $1.4 Million Federal Grant to Enhance Workforce Training Programs.
Published on: September 11, 2026
Pratt Community College Awarded $1.4 Million Federal Grant to Enhance Workforce Training Programs.
The funding will expand hands-on training and access to equipment in agriculture, commercial driver’s license, automotive technology, electrical power distribution, biotechnology, steel, and more. These sectors reflect key workforce demands in the Pratt region. Employers continue to seek skilled professionals to fill positions driven by local growth in agriculture, transportation, energy, and advanced manufacturing. By focusing on programs that match local industry needs and recent job trends, PCC is helping close the skills gap and strengthen the community’s economic foundation.
PRATT, Kan. — Pratt Community College (PCC) has received $1.4 million in congressionally directed funding to enhance its workforce training programs, as announced by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran during a campus visit last week, Thursday, September 3rd, 2026.
The funding will support PCC programs in agriculture, commercial driver’s license (CDL) training, automotive technology, electrical power distribution, biotechnology, steel, and other disciplines essential to workforce needs in Pratt and Kansas. This investment will give students greater access to modern equipment and practical training. It prepares them for high-demand careers and helps local employers meet their need for skilled workers.
PCC President Dr. Carl B. Smalls expressed gratitude to Senator Moran for his ongoing support of the college and its mission.
“As I begin my presidency at Pratt Community College, I am grateful to Senator Moran for demonstrating what is possible when we invest in our students and believe in the power of community colleges to transform lives and strengthen communities. As I begin my presidency at Pratt Community College, I am grateful to Senator Moran for demonstrating what is possible when we invest in our students and believe in the power of community colleges to transform lives and strengthen communities.” – PCC President, Dr. Carl B. Smalls
The announcement was celebrated on campus with the participation of PCC Board Chair Mark Morgan, Board Members Michelle Hamm and Suzan Patton, Pratt County Commissioner Tom Jones, Mayor Kyle Farmer, City Manager Regina Goff, City Commissioner Monte Hostetler, Pratt Chamber of Commerce Director Bruce Givens, as well as PCC faculty, staff, and students.
This funding will enable Pratt Community College to keep providing students with the skills and experience needed to enter the Kansas workforce prepared for success. It will also strengthen the pipeline of skilled workers for employers across the region.
