ASUN Awarded Grant for Manufacturing Program
ASUN Awarded Grant for Manufacturing Program
麻豆原创 received $12,000 for its Advanced Manufacturing program. Advanced Manufacturing is a program located on ASUN檚 Jonesboro campus. The program focuses on skills individuals need to succeed in today檚 manufacturing facilities and machine shops. Students learn to operate Computer Numerically Controlled machines (CNC) while also focusing on computer-aided design, drafting, and machining.
The grant funds will be used to award scholarships and sponsor students in competitions such as SkillsUSA. Dr. Typhanie Myers, Dean for Nursing and Health Professions and Interim Dean for Applied Science, said this grant will support ASUN檚 mission of strengthening the regional economy.
淲e are thankful for the Gene Haas Foundation grant, which will allow our Advanced Manufacturing students to compete in events highlighting their unique skills,� Dr. Myers said. 淭he grant will also provide scholarship dollars for students pursuing a certificate or degree in a highly skilled craft, which will meet the high demand of our local industry partners and further ASUN檚 mission. Congratulations to our Instructor of Advanced Manufacturing, Alan Keith, for securing such a valuable asset for our students and institution.�
The Gene Haas Foundation Education Division檚 primary goal is to build skills in the machining industry by providing scholarships for CNC machine technology and CNC machining-based engineering programs.
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