Technical Education in NV?

The future of technical education in No. Nevada

Having come from a business/industrial world, my association with public education had been principally as a consumer, not as a provider. Working with industry & non-traditional students to provide technical training was a major component of my hiring (and in concert with a legislative mandate to provide technical workforce development). It was felt rigorous training in applied technology would be the best way to quickly provide high-tech workers for high-wage, high skill employment. I believe, while it would be admirable to train all technical students in science and engineering, the majority of working adults would not have the time, nor the background to undertake such extended studies (teach hands-on “skills” not book “theory”).

With the money and support the legislature has been putting into technical education, a comprehensive technical program is possible. To that end, TMCC has accepted a grant to fund a new degree program in Manufacturing Technologies. But…. What are they doing to forward this program, and what is the future of this program at the present time?

I urge you to hold the College to their mandate. Become informed, and find answers by calling, e-mailing, and/or talking with College Administration and your State & Federal Legislators.

Thank You

posted by cl @ 4:11 PM