Wayne Community College receives grant from Duke Energy
By From staff reports
Published in News on December 13, 2015 3:05 AM
Wayne Community College has received a $250,000 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation. The funds will provide state-of-practice equipment for the college's Computer-Integrated Machining program.
The funds will be used to purchase two Haas Computer Numerical Contro Turning Centers which will provide students' the opportunity to train on basic and advanced machines and earn industry-recognized credentials at a reduced machine-to-student ratio.
"The Duke Energy Foundation's generosity is helping to increase Wayne Community College's capacity to meet current and future industry demands in the machining and advanced manufacturing fields," said Dr. Kay H. Albertson, WCC president. "The turning centers we will purchase with these funds will help students become highly skilled machinists. This new equipment and supplies will translate into lucrative jobs and economic growth in Wayne County and the region."
The grant is part of Duke Energy's $30 million investment in North Carolina's Community Colleges' focus on technical education and support of business and industry.
"Wayne Community College is committed to training a workforce equipped to meet today's business needs," said Duke Energy District Manager Millie Chalk. "We are pleased to expand our partnership with the college to develop a highly skilled workforce that will attract and retain businesses in the region for years to come."