CRYSTAL LAKE – McHenry County College will receive nearly $600,000 over three years from a U.S. Department of Labor grant to expand its manufacturing programs, including computer numerical control, robotics and welding.

MCC’s grant award is part of $12.9 million in funding awarded to 21 Illinois community colleges by the U.S. Department of Labor through the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Community College and Career Training program.

MCC President Vicky Smith said the grant award is one of MCC’s largest and will provide significant assistance in furthering the college’s emphasis on enhancing workforce education and training needs for the manufacturing industry.