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Students see openings to afford short-term job training with Pell grant expansion

Colleges around the country are seeking approval for a new federal grant program, Workforce Pell, to aid students enrolled for short-term job training.

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Published by CurrentWire Sep 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET · First coverage Aug 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM ET

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Students see openings to afford short-term job training with Pell grant expansion

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