STC Partnership Powers McAllen Utility Workforce with Hands-On Training
· Texas Border Business
South Texas College's Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships (CATA) has launched a Heavy Equipment Operator program in partnership with McAllen Public Utilities. This initiative, funded by the North American Development Bank, aims to enhance safety awareness and operational skills among utility employees while preparing them for certification. The program combines 25 hours of classroom instruction with hands-on training, covering essential skills like site assessment and excavation techniques. The first cohort of nine employees completed the training on June 18, with a second group of ten scheduled to finish later this month, emphasizing the importance of specialized skills in the workforce.
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