St. Philip's College receives $900-thousand in grants
L-R: ACCD Board Chairman Roberto Zarate, ACCD Chancellor Dr. Bruce H. Leslie, Diane Rath, St. Philip's College President, Dr. Adena Williams Loston & David Bouse, photo by Mark Barnes
Partnership with The Boeing Company Allows for 787 Dreamliner Training
St. Philip’s College will have a direct impact on what is being touted as the most technologically advanced commercial jetliner built to date. In a special news conference St. Philip’s College received an $887,956 grant. This award was made possible through the Skills Development Fund from the Texas Workforce Commission.
“This is an incredible day for St. Philip’s College, the Alamo Community College District and the aerospace industry,” said Dr. Adena Williams Loston, president of St. Philip’s College. “This partnership will engage our students in design work over the lifespan of the 787 Dreamliner.”
“For more than 20 years St. Philip’s College and our aerospace program has served as a pipeline for careers in the aviation industry,” Loston said. “We are proud to be recognized for our high-caliber training programs and helping employees gain high-paying technical skills.”
The positions range from avionics technicians, structure and general mechanics to quality inspectors and production control specialists. Upon completion of the training, the average pay for these positions will be about $20.88 per hour.
“This grant will allow St. Philip's College to train approximately 400 employees to work on Boeing's newest aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner,” said Kevin Devine, Boeing Support Systems San Antonio Site Leader. “We are pleased to continue our partnership of success with St. Philip's College, Alamo Community Colleges and the Texas Workforce Commission.”
St. Philip’s College has one of the largest aviation airframe and power plant student enrollments in Texas . St. Philip’s also is the primary technical training provider for Boeing with several dedicated full-time instructors from St. Philip’s who work and train at the Boeing plant. Boeing flew the instructors to Seattle for training which was delivered to students upon their return.
“Responding to the workforce needs of Texas ’ employers is among TWC’s top priorities, and the Skills Development Fund is one of the best methods we have for doing that,” said TWC Chair Diane Rath. “With this grant, Boeing will gain a custom-trained workforce, workers learn valuable skills, and the community benefits through added jobs and economic development.” According to Boeing, the first 787 Dreamliner should be arriving in San Antonio by mid-2008.
For more information contact, Matari Jones-Gunter, Director of Community and Public Relations for St. Philip’s College at (210) 531-3260 or email: mgunter@mail.accd.edu.
Partnership with The Boeing Company Allows for 787 Dreamliner Training
St. Philip’s College will have a direct impact on what is being touted as the most technologically advanced commercial jetliner built to date. In a special news conference St. Philip’s College received an $887,956 grant. This award was made possible through the Skills Development Fund from the Texas Workforce Commission.
“This is an incredible day for St. Philip’s College, the Alamo Community College District and the aerospace industry,” said Dr. Adena Williams Loston, president of St. Philip’s College. “This partnership will engage our students in design work over the lifespan of the 787 Dreamliner.”
“For more than 20 years St. Philip’s College and our aerospace program has served as a pipeline for careers in the aviation industry,” Loston said. “We are proud to be recognized for our high-caliber training programs and helping employees gain high-paying technical skills.”
The positions range from avionics technicians, structure and general mechanics to quality inspectors and production control specialists. Upon completion of the training, the average pay for these positions will be about $20.88 per hour.
“This grant will allow St. Philip's College to train approximately 400 employees to work on Boeing's newest aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner,” said Kevin Devine, Boeing Support Systems San Antonio Site Leader. “We are pleased to continue our partnership of success with St. Philip's College, Alamo Community Colleges and the Texas Workforce Commission.”
St. Philip’s College has one of the largest aviation airframe and power plant student enrollments in Texas . St. Philip’s also is the primary technical training provider for Boeing with several dedicated full-time instructors from St. Philip’s who work and train at the Boeing plant. Boeing flew the instructors to Seattle for training which was delivered to students upon their return.
“Responding to the workforce needs of Texas ’ employers is among TWC’s top priorities, and the Skills Development Fund is one of the best methods we have for doing that,” said TWC Chair Diane Rath. “With this grant, Boeing will gain a custom-trained workforce, workers learn valuable skills, and the community benefits through added jobs and economic development.” According to Boeing, the first 787 Dreamliner should be arriving in San Antonio by mid-2008.
For more information contact, Matari Jones-Gunter, Director of Community and Public Relations for St. Philip’s College at (210) 531-3260 or email: mgunter@mail.accd.edu.
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