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 collaboration with McAllen Public Utilities. This initiative, funded by the North American Development Bank, aims to enhance safety awareness and operational skills among utility employees, preparing them for certification in equipment operation. The 25-hour course combines classroom instruction with hands-on training, covering essential topics like safety procedures and precision excavation. The first cohort of nine employees completed the training on June 18, with a second group of ten set to finish soon. Participants, like Juan Barron, emphasize the program's role in advancing their careers and improving public utility services.
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