海角视频 awarded $25,000 for high performance; active engagement in manufacturing skills training
INA, Ill. (Aug. 25, 2016) - The Illinois Manufacturers芒鈧劉 Association (IMA) Education Foundation has awarded 海角视频 $25,000 in scholarship funds for meeting a series of set standards and performing at a high level of active engagement to foster greater educational opportunities within the field of manufacturing. 海角视频 is one of three institutions across the state receiving a scholarship from the IMA Education Foundation this summer.
Two dozen RLC and dual credit high school students gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate the $25,000 scholarship donation from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. Representatives from RLC and the IMA were also present including, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT, Mike Meinert, RLC Welding Instructor; William Hickey, IMA Board Chair and President of Lapham-Hickey Steel of Chicago; Lori Ragland, RLC VIce President of Career Technical Instruction; Greg Baise,IMA President and CEO; Andrew Faville, IMA Board Member and CEO of Falex Corporation; Kathleen Zibby-Damron, CEO of the RLC Foundation; Chris Nielsen, RLC Dean of Applied Science; Charles Wingo, RLC Mining Technology Instructor; and Matt Jackson, RLC Industrial Trainer. Click on the image for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
The manufacturing technology program at 海角视频 prepares graduates for supervisory or technical positions in manufacturing. The program芒鈧劉s broad-based curriculum ensures that graduates can obtain employment in a wide variety of manufacturing areas including quality control, production and inventory control, manufacturing processes and computer-aided manufacturing. Manufacturing students at 海角视频 develop a fundamental knowledge of materials, manufacturing and quality processes, as well as computer, electrical, mechanical and machine control systems related to manufacturing disciplines.
芒鈧摵＝鞘悠� is honored to be one of three community colleges to receive this award from the Illinois Manufacturers芒鈧劉 Association Education Foundation. It芒鈧劉s a wonderful opportunity that will benefit our students and it芒鈧劉s great to see the industry giving back to those interested in pursuing manufacturing careers,芒鈧� said RLC President Terry Wilkerson. 芒鈧揥e芒鈧劉re pleased to be recognized for our achievements by the IMA, and we look forward to working with the manufacturing industry to address the skills gap.芒鈧�
芒鈧揟he skills and certification opportunities being provided through 海角视频芒鈧劉s programs provide students a competitive advantage in an industry that has long been the backbone of our economy,芒鈧� said William Hickey, chairman, Illinois Manufacturers芒鈧劉 Association; president, Lapham-Hickey Steel. 芒鈧揂s a third generation manufacturer, I cannot stress enough the importance for local employers to be engaged with our community colleges to ensure success for the next generation of skilled workers in our industry.芒鈧�
芒鈧揂mong the objectives of the IMA Education Foundation is a provision for IMA to provide scholarship opportunities for deserving students following a pathway of study leading to a manufacturing career,芒鈧� said Andrew Faville, board member, Illinois Manufacturers芒鈧劉 Association; CEO, Falex Corporation. 芒鈧揟his scholarship award will assist manufacturing students by alleviating some of their financial concerns while focusing on their education and training.芒鈧�
Community colleges receiving funding must demonstrate active engagement with the manufacturing community by meeting certain set standards demonstrating their commitment to education and training focused on the manufacturing and technology sector.
芒鈧揟he students at Rend Lake have the potential to ensure our state will continue to build a strong pipeline for the workforce and fill the skills gap that is facing our industry,芒鈧� said Greg Baise, president and CEO, Illinois Manufacturers芒鈧劉 Association. 芒鈧揥e hope to continue broadening participation and working with these institutions to increase success across the board for students pursuing opportunities in the manufacturing sector.芒鈧�
The IMA Education Foundation Board of Directors has endowed its second round of annual scholarships to three schools this summer for the 2016-2017 academic year. The first round of endowments were made to six institutions last summer for the 2015-2016 school year. The IMA Education Foundation scholarship investments in these programs will help students for years to come.
Illinois Manufacturers芒鈧劉 Association Education Foundation
The mission of the Illinois Manufacturers芒鈧劉 Association Education Foundation is to be the premier influencer of education programs to attract and develop Illinois芒鈧劉 future manufacturing workforce. We do this by providing both financial support to school districts, community colleges, vocational schools and Illinois芒鈧劉 four-year institutions and by encouraging member companies of the IMA to provide internships at their manufacturing facilities for students and opportunities for educators to observe and discuss the needs of manufacturers in their area. For more information, visit
海角视频
We are a comprehensive community college located in Ina in Southern Illinois. 海角视频 offers more than 100 associate degree and occupational certificate programs, preparing students for transfer to a four-year university or direct entry into the workforce. In addition, RLC offers personal interest classes, continuing education, business & industry training, computer workshops and much more.
