By: David Ramos, STC IAM Project Training Specialist More than 50 employees from Motorola received a 2007 Microsoft Office applications update from South Texas College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing. The 2003-2007 software migration was conducted at the Motorola facility in the Maquila Industrial Park in McAllen. The onsite training was conducted during working hours so employees could bring in real work scenarios where the instructor could help. Armed with a master’s degree in computer science, STC Instructor Eric Garcia effectively tailored the curriculum so employees … Read More …
Rio South Texas companies partner with Manufacturing Institute, TWC to launch initiative to prep advanced manufacturing workers
June 24, 2010 No Comments
South Texas College has partnered with The Manufacturing Institute, the Texas Workforce Commission and other regional partners to implement an English language proficiency program to boost literacy, educational attainment and career advancement for workers in the Rio South Texas Region. The English for Manufacturing and the Skilled Trades Initiative is an English acquisition program targeting underemployed and unemployed workers across Texas. Through the program, participants will develop core English language skills required for entry-level careers in the region’s developing rapid … Read More …
Rio Grande Pak Foods employees learn fire safety
May 7, 2010 No Comments
By: David Ramos, Training Specialist for South Texas College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing Fifteen employees from Rio Grande Pak Foods earned a certificate in fire safety through South Texas College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing. The onsite training consisted of understanding the elements that can start a fire and what prevention methods are used to combat and safely put out a fire. “This was the first the first time for Rio Grande Pak Foods to do this type of training,” said Leticia Cisneros, supervisor for Rio Grande Pak Foods.”It was very educational … Read More …
Tyco tackles safety training
May 6, 2010 No Comments
By: David Ramos, Training Specialist for South Texas College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing South Texas College and Texas State Technical College have combined efforts to provide OSHA and fire safety training to TYCO Flow Control in Harlingen, Texas. All employees received hands-on training on-site at the company’s facility resulting in certification of all employees. The training initiative is designed to upgrade the skills and development of TYCO’s expanding workforce. “As you are well aware, workplace safety is of utmost importance,” said Renae … Read More …
Palmer Steel employees become lifesavers
May 5, 2010 No Comments
By: David Ramos, Training Specialist for South Texas College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing Palmer Steel of McAllen, Texas has begun the task of certifying all company staff in how to perform CPR, use an AED and deliver critical first aid. The first 10 employees received training in these areas in late April from South Texas College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing. Each employee will receive a CPR/AED & First Aid Lifesaver card from the American Heart Association and certificate from STC. The IAM provided the training onsite with real, life-size dummies that … Read More …
Skills Development Grant funds still available
April 20, 2010 No Comments
Has your company received employee training through the South Texas College Skills Development Grant Fund? If so, there may be more money just waiting to fund additional trainings for your employees. “To date we have provided trainings to more than 5,000 employees, with the unduplicated count being more than 2,200 employees,” said Carlos Margo, director of the College’s IAM. “These folks are seeing real value in the more than 200 classes we offer so I hope that employers who signed up for the grant continue coming back to improve the future opportunities of their existing and new … Read More …
Skills training salvages future of displaced workers
March 8, 2010 No Comments
By: David Ramos, Training Specialist for South Texas College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing Millions of laid-off workers across the United States are being forced to make tough decisions about their futures – continue to wait for the right job to come along, settle for something they don’t want or find a new career path. But, in the Rio South Texas Region, many displaced workers have benefited from the foresight and opportunity afforded by South Texas College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing. They trained while on the job and salvaged their futures by expanding … Read More …
Welding training effective for GE Engines Services McAllen
February 9, 2010 No Comments
By: David Ramos, Training Specialist for South Texas College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing GE Engine Services of McAllen has significantly increased its enrollment in South Texas College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing Welding Program. Why? The highly technical skills taught through the program have proven to be extremely effective on the manufacturing floor at GE Engines. “We customize some of the welding courses to fit GE’s needs and focus the instruction on T-joints, butt welds, full penetration and stringer beads on corner joints,” said Joe Acosta, … Read More …
