Congratulations to
STIHL Inc.,
the Advanced Technology Center
Model Partner of the Year 2009-20010!


Simon Nance, STIHL Inc. Manager, Training and Development; Alex Muncy, ET Alumni/Apprentice; Walter Weber, STIHL Inc. Apprenticeship Program Coordinator; Ronald Garrison, ATC ET Instructor; Alex Higgins, ET Alumni/Apprentice; and Brian Gray, ET Alumni/Apprentice.

STIHL Inc. has always maintained a close connection to the Engineering Technology (ET) class at the ATC. They have supported field trips to almost 300 students over the past five years, served as a guest speaker, met with families during Open House, and supported the visit by Plastivan. Plastivan is sponsored by the Plastics Industry Trade Association.

STIHL provides input to the ATC about employment needs at STIHL and the engineering field. They also communicate the need for the Virginia Workplace Readiness Skills and technical skills in the engineering field. This relationship assists students with gaining a clearer picture of employer expectations. As a result of the above, STIHL hired three Engineering Technology graduates who participate in their apprentice training program.

 

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