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Pell Grants & Private Partnerships for Student Success | Peoria News
Congressman Darin LaHood visited Illinois Central College to champion Pell grants, stressing their vital role in helping financially struggling students stay in school. During a tour of the Health Careers Facility, he witnessed cutting-edge training—including a multilingual simulation dummy—and underscored the urgent need to adjust Pell funding amid inflation. Beyond federal aid, LaHood is exploring tax incentives for healthcare employers to invest in students pursuing critical fields like nursing and EMS, aiming to build a pipeline of skilled workers through public-private partnerships…
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