Kilgore College Longview Pioneering a Bright Future in Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
KILGORE COLLEGE
Kilgore College is proud to announce a significant milestone in its
The transition will also positively impact KC students already enrolled
commitment to providing top-tier education in the field of advanced
in the industrial maintenance program and the new manufacturing
manufacturing and industrial technology. The institution hosted a
technology program commencing in the fall, as per D'Wayne Shaw.
grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new home of KC's Advanced Manufacturing Institute and The University of Texas at Tyler's Industrial Technology program.
Thanks to a collaborative agreement signed by both institutions last summer, students enrolled in specified KC programs can seamlessly transition to UT Tyler, with the assurance that their credits will be
The Manufacturing Technologies program at Kilgore College is
accepted by the university. This unique partnership guarantees
designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required
uninterrupted educational pathways, from KC's associate degree
for rewarding careers in manufacturing, with a specialized focus on
programs to baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate degree
mechanical, electrical, machining, and automation. The program
programs offered by UT Tyler. Additionally, the Longview University
offerings will include a Manufacturing Technology Associate of
Center (LUC) currently hosts KC students, granting them access to
Applied Science degree, along with two certificate programs:
UT Tyler services right here in Longview.
Manufacturing Certificate-Machining and Manufacturing CertificateMechanical Electrical. This innovative program was developed in close collaboration with a regional advisory committee of industry leaders who identified a pressing need for skilled professionals in the East Texas area. Kilgore College worked hand-in-hand with these industry partners to create a training path that leads to well-paying jobs in the manufacturing sector. D'Wayne Shaw, Kilgore College's Executive Dean of Professional and Career Education, emphasized the program's adaptability to the ever-evolving technologies in the manufacturing industry, ensuring that students remain competitive and industry-ready. In a groundbreaking move, The University of Texas at Tyler will offer upper-level Industrial Technology courses at the KC-Longview campus, starting this fall. This collaboration will extend to include all upper-level courses at the KC-Longview location in the near future.
Grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new home of KC's Advanced Manufacturing Institute and UTTyler's Industrial Technology program.
Dr. Rodney Ellis, LUC Director, expressed excitement about this development, highlighting the benefits it brings to Longview and
Kilgore College's dedication to advancing education in advanced
Gregg County students aspiring to earn a four-year degree in
manufacturing and industrial technology, coupled with its strategic
industrial technology. The newly renovated industrial technology
partnership with UT Tyler, is set to transform the educational
space at KC-Longview and dedicated shop space enhance the
landscape and empower students with opportunities for success in
educational experience.
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