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Huyett Welcomes Keith Griffin as New Houston, TX, Regional Sales Representative

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Monday, February 5, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Kan., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Huyett proudly announces the addition of Keith Griffin to its Distribution Support Team as a Regional Sales Representative for Houston, TX, and the surrounding area. With a 30-year career in industrial sales, he brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in technical sales, business development, and regional management.

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  • Huyett is proud to announce the addition of Keith Griffin to its Distribution Support Team as Regional Sales Representative (RSR) for Houston, TX, and the surrounding area.
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Kan., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Huyett proudly announces the addition of Keith Griffin to its Distribution Support Team as a Regional Sales Representative for Houston, TX, and the surrounding area.
  • With a 30-year career in industrial sales, he brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in technical sales, business development, and regional management.
  • Griffin's sales experience began in 1993 as a Territory Sales Representative at Equipment Depot, covering a six-state region.

Industry-Leading Collision Engineering Program Expands to Metropolitan Community College

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Omaha, Nebraska, will offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP) curriculum as part of its existing Auto Collision Technology program.

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  • ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation , today announced Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Omaha, Nebraska, will offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP) curriculum as part of its existing Auto Collision Technology program.
  • "We are excited to grow our Auto Collision Technology program to support the needs of local industry and educate and train the next generation of skilled workers for this high-demand field."
  • In addition to MCC, the Program is available at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Missouri; College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois; Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California; Collin College in Allen, Texas; Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas; and Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois.
  • MCC's Auto Collision Technology program is currently accepting applications for the first cohort of CEP students, with classes beginning later this year.

National MSO Crash Champions Sponsoring Collision Engineering Program Talent at College of Lake County

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

"It Takes an Industry to Raise a Technician"

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  • College of Lake County CEP students with Crash Champions owners and mentors.
  • "The growing demand for highly trained collision repair technicians is well documented," said Crash Champions Founder and CEO Matt Ebert.
  • "Schools don't just need employers, we need partners," said Octavio Cavazos, automotive collision repair instructor at College of Lake County.
  • In addition to the College of Lake County, the Collision Engineering Program is active at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Missouri; Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California; Collin College in Allen, Texas; Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas; Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois; and Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ford Motor Company Fund and Enterprise Holdings Foundation Expand Collision Engineering Program to Parkland College

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund have announced that the Parkland College Automotive Collision Repair Program in Champaign, Illinois, has been selected as the seventh school to offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The program expansion is made possible through the cross-industry partnership between the two automotive leaders announced in January.

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  • ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund have announced that the Parkland College Automotive Collision Repair Program in Champaign, Illinois, has been selected as the seventh school to offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP).
  • "Parkland College is re-engaging the collision repair community through a newly designed apprenticeship technician training program.
  • Parkland College currently has a Ford ASSET Program , a two-year program supporting the demand for entry-level service technicians with certifications from Ford.
  • Enrollment for the Parkland College Automotive Collision Repair Program is now open with classes beginning in fall 2023.

Automotive Industry Leaders Enterprise and Ford Partner to Expand Collision Engineering Program

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund to support the growth of the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The new industry partnership will expand the CEP to a new college that will become the seventh school to offer the two-year apprenticeship model, founded by Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ranken Technical College, to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within the collision repair industry.

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  • "This is an exciting time to support students pursuing careers in collision engineering," said Mike Schmidt, economic mobility director at Ford Motor Company Fund.
  • Throughout the Program, students learn in both classrooms and modern collision engineering facilities where industry experts provide real-world education as students work toward earning their associate degree.
  • "Widespread industry support is vital to addressing the worker shortage and skills gap, and to ensuring the success of the Collision Engineering Program," said Mary Mahoney, vice president at Enterprise Holdings.
  • TechForce is honored to partner with CEP and Ford Fund to administer the Ford Fund scholarships."

Automotive Industry Leaders Enterprise and Ford Partner to Expand Collision Engineering Program

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund to support the growth of the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The new industry partnership will expand the CEP to a new college that will become the seventh school to offer the two-year apprenticeship model, founded by Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ranken Technical College, to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within the collision repair industry.

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  • "This is an exciting time to support students pursuing careers in collision engineering," said Mike Schmidt, economic mobility director at Ford Motor Company Fund.
  • Throughout the Program, students learn in both classrooms and modern collision engineering facilities where industry experts provide real-world education as students work toward earning their associate degree.
  • "Widespread industry support is vital to addressing the worker shortage and skills gap, and to ensuring the success of the Collision Engineering Program," said Mary Mahoney, vice president at Enterprise Holdings.
  • TechForce is honored to partner with CEP and Ford Fund to administer the Ford Fund scholarships."

The Carlson Law Firm Now Accepting Applications for 2023 Carlson Cares Scholarship

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

KILLEEN, Texas, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- High school seniors in Texas headed to a university or college in Texas for the 2023-2024 school year can apply for a $1,500 academic scholarship from The Carlson Law Firm.

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  • KILLEEN, Texas, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- High school seniors in Texas headed to a university or college in Texas for the 2023-2024 school year can apply for a $1,500 academic scholarship from The Carlson Law Firm.
  • This marks the firm's third year offering scholarships to deserving seniors in Texas.
  • Application submissions opened Jan. 17 and will run through April 14 until 5 p.m. Students can submit their applications on The Carlson Law Firm's website at carlsonattorneys.com/scholarship.
  • This year, the firm is encouraging seniors to use their creativity when submitting their applications.

Texas Bitcoin Foundation and Texas State Technical College partner to launch first professional certification programs in bitcoin mining

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Monday, November 14, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Texas Bitcoin Foundation (TBF) and Texas State Technical College (TSTC) announced the launch of the first professional certifications in bitcoin mining offered by any institution of higher education anywhere in the world.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Texas Bitcoin Foundation (TBF) and Texas State Technical College (TSTC) announced the launch of the first professional certifications in bitcoin mining offered by any institution of higher education anywhere in the world.
  • Over the past several years, Texas has become a world leader in bitcoin mining as local mining companies have been founded and large international bitcoin companies have relocated to Texas.
  • My wife and I value Texas State Technical College's focus on the needs of the Bitcoin mining industry and are excited to support their innovative program.
  • Natalie Smolenski, founder and executive director of the Texas Bitcoin Foundation, said, "Texas has taken the lead globally by welcoming bitcoin miners to our great state.

SkillsEngine Fuels Better Career Outcomes by Aligning Employers & Educators to Move at the Speed of a Rapidly Changing Labor Market

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Friday, October 7, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillsEngine, a nonprofit aligning educators, employers, and workforce development interests through a common skills language, announced today the extensive impact of its workforce technology solutions in driving better career outcomes across public and private initiatives and its soon-to-launch community-curated skills platform.

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  • For the first time, educators, employers and workforce interests have access to a robust and clearly defined lexicon and roadmap of required role and industry competencies.
  • SkillsEngine now turns its eye to deploying a publicly available, community-curated skills library to underpin the understanding of the labor market as a broad community.
  • SkillsEngine is a nonprofit aligning educators, employers, and workforce development interests through shared technology and a common skills language.
  • SkillsEngine was born from a state of Texas mandate that publicly-funded colleges and universities demonstrate curriculum-to-employer alignment.

Industry-Leading Collision Engineering Program Expands U.S. Presence with New Partner

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

ST. LOUIS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a new partnership with Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, to support the growth and expansion of its industry-leading Collision Engineering Program.

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  • "Collin College's Collision Technology program is pleased to partner with the Collision Engineering Program to spread the word about the extensive training and internship opportunities available in this growing field," said Dr. Bill King, Technical Campus provost.
  • The college's Collision Technology program is now accepting students at the campus for the Fall 2022 semester.
  • To help close the gap, the Collision Engineering Program is working to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within the collision repair industry and enhance retention and advancement among collision repair technicians.
  • "In addition to preparing students for success, the first-of-its-kind Collision Engineering Program also aims to change perception and increase awareness of opportunities in the industry."