The province has announced $1.5-million in funding for high school technical, vocational, and industrial arts programs in Manitoba.

Education minister Ian Wishart says the money will be used to purchase state-of-the-art equipment for students who are learning the high-demand skills needed to find jobs in Manitoba's growing economy.

Hanover School Division will receive $110,545 for the industrial arts and welding trades programs at Steinbach Regional Secondary School.