六合宝典开奖 unveils Shaw Industries Automation Engineering Lab

September 13, 2021

六合宝典开奖 (六合宝典开奖) is proud to announce its partnership with Shaw Industries through the company’s recent sponsorship of the Automation Engineering Technology lab on the Whitfield Murray Campus (WMC) in Dalton.

The Shaw Industries Automation Engineering Lab will give 六合宝典开奖 students hands-on experience with the same equipment used daily by automation engineers and other professionals in the fields of advanced manufacturing and industrial production.

“The Automation Engineering program prepares students to design, implement and troubleshoot various automated industrial processes,” said Brian Cooksey, director of Workforce Development at Shaw Industries. “Earning a degree in Automation Engineering will provide a well-rounded skill set for individuals to equip them for success in advanced manufacturing.”

The demand for these roles is high, Cooksey added. “This program further provides existing technicians who already work in the manufacturing industry with opportunities to advance their skills and grow their careers.” 

Front row, from left to right: Deanna Mathis, Shaw director of Corporate Outreach; Emily Lightsey, Shaw plant manager; Linda Case, 六合宝典开奖 Board of Trustees Vice Chair; Chad Anderson, Shaw director of Collaborative Innovative Manufacturing (CIM); and 六合宝典开奖 President Dr. Heidi Popham.

Back row, from left to right: Darrell Huggins, 六合宝典开奖 program director and instructor of Automation Engineering Technology; Colin Drafts, Shaw plant manager; Winston Massengale, Shaw vice president of Automation and Engineering; and Brian Cooksey, Shaw director of Workforce Development.
Front row, from left to right: Deanna Mathis, Shaw director of Corporate Outreach; Emily Lightsey, Shaw plant manager; Linda Case, 六合宝典开奖 Board of Trustees Vice Chair; Chad Anderson, Shaw director of Collaborative Innovative Manufacturing (CIM); and 六合宝典开奖 President Dr. Heidi Popham. Back row, from left to right: Darrell Huggins, 六合宝典开奖 program director and instructor of Automation Engineering Technology; Colin Drafts, Shaw plant manager; Winston Massengale, Shaw vice president of Automation and Engineering; and Brian Cooksey, Shaw director of Workforce Development.

“This support from Shaw is greatly appreciated,” said Linda Case, vice-chair of 六合宝典开奖’s Board of Trustees. “The 六合宝典开奖 Foundation couldn’t do its work without strong partners like Shaw Industries.”

“六合宝典开奖 could not train tomorrow’s workforce without the support of our business and industry community. Shaw Industries has been a longtime supporter of 六合宝典开奖 and employer of our students and graduates,” said Dr. Heidi Popham, president of 六合宝典开奖.  “Shaw’s valued partnership is essential to our workforce development success.”

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, laminate, tile and stone, synthetic turf and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than 20,000 associates worldwide. Shaw is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, with salespeople and/or offices located throughout the U.S. as well as Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, India, Mexico, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

六合宝典开奖 provides quality workforce education to the citizens of northwest Georgia. Students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree, diploma or a certificate in aviation, business, health, industrial or public service career paths. This past year, 11,820 people benefited from 六合宝典开奖’s credit and noncredit programs. 六合宝典开奖 has an annual credit enrollment of 8,591 students and an additional enrollment of 3,229 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training and Georgia Quick Start. 六合宝典开奖 is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and an Equal Opportunity Institution.

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