Bellevue, Edmonds Colleges Get Federal Grants

Bellevue College and Edmonds Community College will be getting millions of dollars from the U.S. Department of Labor to train students for high-tech, high-demand jobs.

The federal department announced on Thursday an $11.8 million grant for Bellevue College to provide health information technology training for dislocated workers and veterans in partnership other Washington community colleges.

Edmonds Community College will receive a $3 million grant to provide online instruction and services for adult learners pursuing certificates for computer careers.