(Richmond, IN)--Richmond Community Schools administrators went before the Richmond Redevelopment Commission Tuesday to request $110,000 to help develop a pipeline to provide students who are ready to work to local business and industry.  "This is about keeping talent here at home - preparing students not just for jobs, but for meaningful careers that contribute to the growth and vibrancy of our city," said RCS Superintendent Dr. Curtis Wright.  A collaboration between RCS and Ivy Tech would help to provide specific training for skills like welding and nursing while students are still in high school.  "It is quite an opportunity with something tangible for students to take away," explained Ivy Tech’s Chad Bolser.  The program is also being developed to prepare for different state graduation standards that go into effect in 2029.  The amount requested was for $55,000 for each of two years.  The Redevelopment Commission on Tuesday gave unanimous approval to the funding.