Senin, 20 Agustus 2012

Midland College Diesel Technology Department and Warren CAT partner to offer technical internship program

By Rebecca Bell
Dean of Community Relations & Special Events

This fall, Midland College (MC) and Warren CAT will partner to offer MC’s diesel technology courses to individuals who have been accepted into Warren CAT’s technician internship program. The program is designed to allow students the opportunity to develop skills needed for Warren CAT’s entry-level service technicians. Training is tailored to consist of maintenance and repair of equipment manufactured by Caterpillar, Inc., as well as customer service skills.

Midland College will deliver a curriculum based on its Diesel Technology Associate Degree integrated with Caterpillar’s service technician curriculum. Hands-on instruction incorporating Warren CAT’s equipment will be provided in a group environment at MC’s diesel technology center located across from MC’s Cogdell Learning Center on Florida Street in Midland. MC diesel technology faculty have worked closely with Warren CAT personnel to design the training so that it simulates on-the-job situations.

Pete Avalos, associate professor of MC’s Diesel Technology program, stated, “This is a wonderful opportunity for our students. The connections that students who enter this program will be making with the industry are invaluable. These students will not only receive standard industry training in diesel technology, but will also gain hands-on experience using equipment manufactured by one of the world’s leading diesel power and machinery companies.”

Jim Nelson, Dealer Principal of Warren CAT, acknowledged the tremendous benefit to students to have the opportunity to work on real equipment. “While all engines are the same in their basic design, nothing can equal having an actual engine to take apart, troubleshoot and repair. We are extremely pleased to have this opportunity to partner with Midland College. We believe this program will help provide a portion of our workforce for the future – and for others in our industry as well,” added Nelson.

Curt Pervier, MC dean of Applied Technology, added, “Midland College is committed to working with local business and industry to provide in-demand training for the Permian Basin. Partnerships like this are what furnishes Midland with a trained workforce, thereby helping to promote economic development. We appreciate Warren CAT’s enthusiasm for this program and their trust in Midland College to supply them with a qualified pool of technicians.”

The training is an approved college program of study; therefore, students are eligible for regular Midland College advising, tutoring and financial aid assistance. Students entering the program must meet minimum entry requirements acceptable to Warren CAT and Midland College.

For more information, contact Pete Avalos, (432) 620-0246, pavalos@midland.edu

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