Otter Valley to add welding shop with federal grant

BRANDON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont school district celebrating a new chunk of change.

The $114,000 grant from the Department of Labor is on its way to the Otter Valley Unified Union School District.

That money will enhance career exploration for kids, specifically by adding introductory welding opportunities.

Otter Valley will build a welding shop that will house the 50-hour intro course.