The Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School announced Monday it received a contribution from Coterra Energy in the form of Educational Improvement Tax Credits to the school.

More than $1.3 million in EITC grants have been distributed by Coterra in Pennsylvania, which helps students cover the costs of instructional materials, testing supplies, uniforms and certifications.

“We’re excited for the jobs that are ahead, and we are making sure that we have the workforce for this next phase in Pennsylvania’s economic development,” said Coterra director of external affairs George Stark. “Trade schools like (the vo-tech),” he noted, “are training the workforce today for tomorrow that make them productive members of society.“

According to school counselor Taylor Gall-Ruggiero, EITC funds helped 58 students across 15 programs of study at the vo-tech this year.

The vo-tech is one of 26 career and technology centers that Coterra has assisted across the state since 2010.