Tuesday, June 21, 2011

$4 Million for Oil Field Training -- Williston, North Dakota, USA -- The Bakken

Earlier this year, the state legislature approved $2.2 million for increased oil field training for students attending Williston State College. The Budget Section has increased the spending limit to $3.9 million.

The  money is raised through fees paid by the oil industry operating in North Dakota.

Link here, but it is a regional link and will break early.
North Dakota lawmakers have given Williston State College permission to expand a new training center for oil workers.

The Legislature this year approved $2.2 million for the project. On Tuesday the Legislature's interim Budget Section said Williston State may spend up to $3.9 million on the training center.
Below are photographs of a new residence hall at the Williston State College campus on University Avenue, the east side of Williston, North Dakota.



The Budget Section also endorsed added spending on a new Williston State residence hall and some new features for the front of the campus. The money is being provided by donations.

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