The gift comes from alumnus Dwight Schar and his wife Martha Schar, who also recently donated $10 million to the university for campus beautification.
The new program will help students learn how to be healthcare educators who can pass their skills and knowledge on to others, while also being adept in clinical scenarios.
The partnership will create a pipeline of skilled individuals to take roles in the region’s technology workforce.
The grant comes from the Educating Character Initiative of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University.
The partnership will allow Lorain County Community College to participate in the Back on Track initiative, which seeks to provide increased access and resources for adult learners.