Southeast Community College’s
Precision Machining and Automation Technology program received a generous
donation from the Gene Haas Foundation. The $15,000 check recently was
presented to students and faculty on the Milford Campus. The money will go
toward scholarships for students.
“The money will go a long way
toward financial assistance of our students and help ensure their success,”
said Kirby Taylor, program director. “Thanks to Gene Haas for his continued
generosity and vision by helping tomorrow’s manufacturing workforce.”
According to
its website, the Gene Haas Foundation donates millions of dollars every year to
manufacturing education and the community. In 2020, the Foundation provided
more than $17 million in grants, bringing the total donations since inception
to more than $100 million.
SCC’s Precision Machining and
Automation Technology program provides hands-on training in one of the largest
precision-machining facilities in the nation. In addition to machine-specific
training, students receive a foundation in academic subjects useful in the
manufacturing industry. For more on the program, click on https://www.southeast.edu/precisionmachining/