Ben Franklin Technology Center Of Central & Northern Pa Inc Archive

For the Shale Gas Innovation Contest in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia to advance commercialization and application of new technologies (over two years)

To promote recruitment of entrepreneurs in the chemical, energy, and environmental science sectors to the Kanawha Valley (over two years)

For research and program development of a comprehensive housing policy for West Virginia

To develop a replicable model for treating chronic pain while reducing prescription drug abuse (over three years)

To develop project-based learning activities in partnership with RESA II and the Harless Center for Rural Education (over two years)

In collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Education, to implement health components of a community schools model

To stimulate interest, develop skills, create networks, and identify pathways to local employment for college-age students

For operating and program support in 2014

To create a school-business partnership program that focuses on STEM education and workplace experiences for students

For the West Virginia Partnership for Elder Living to improve the ability of West Virginians to age in a setting of their choice