<p>Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology brings its mission of advancing equity in technical education to the EmpowerEd EPIIC cohort. With a student body primarily composed of first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students, the institute will use its EPIIC funding to deepen industry partnerships, align curricula with real-world workforce needs, and prepare students for careers in high-demand technology sectors. This work builds on the institute’s strength in hands-on technical training and commitment to bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry expectations.</p>