Month: November 2017

ECC, Aerofil Technology to Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week

November 9, 2017 | Campus News

Aerofil Technology, Inc. and East Central College will be highlighted to help celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Nov. 13-17. Through its Center for Workforce Development and the use of the U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program, East Central College leads the state’s community colleges with 109 registered apprentices using funds from the U.S. DOL apprenticeship program.

The recognition event will be held Tuesday, November 14, 8:30-11 a.m. at Aerofil Technology, 225 Industrial Park Drive in Sullivan. The event program features the U.S. DOL’s State Director of apprenticeships, Missouri’s new Director of Workforce Development, the CEOs of Aerofil Technology and its holding company, HBM Holdings, and the East Central College president. The 9:00 a.m. program will be followed with tours of the Aerofil facility and the classrooms used by instructors and employees.

East Central College instructors deliver training to Aerofil employees in manufacturing maintenance and logistics at the Aerofil facility. Several employees will receive a Certificate of Specialization in Industrial Maintenance Technology upon completion of the coursework and also receive industry credentials.

East Central College will be live tweeting the event using #NAW17 – be sure to follow us!

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a National Celebration that offers leaders in business, labor, education, and other critical partners a chance to express their support for Apprenticeship. NAW also gives apprenticeship sponsors the opportunity to showcase their programs, facilities and apprentices in their community. The weekly events highlight the benefits of Apprenticeship in preparing a highly-skilled workforce to meet the talent needs of employers across diverse industries.

#InspiringExcellence – MCCA Award Winners

November 6, 2017 | Campus News Inspiring Excellence

Kevin Ijames Sr., Audrey Freitag, Kevin Dixon and Karen Butterfield were honored at the 2017 Missouri Community College Association in November.

Ijames, President of Ace Manufacturing, was honored with the Distinguished Business and Industry Award. It is presented annually to individuals and/or businesses that have engaged in significant partnerships with their local community college to stimulate economic activity and support community college students and programs.

Audrey Freitag received the Distinguished Alumni Award. It is presented annually to exceptional individuals who have attended a Missouri community college. Primary criteria for selection include outstanding professional accomplishments and outstanding contributions to his/her community.

Kevin Dixon was honored with the Senior Service Award. It is presented annually to a long-serving employee from each of Missouri’s community colleges/campuses. Recipients are recommended for the award by their campus president/chancellor. To receive this award, the employee must have worked at a community college for 20 years or more.

Karen Butterfield, Union Editor of The Missourian, received the News Media Award. It is presented annually to members of the media whose work promotes understanding and appreciation of community colleges’ mission, students, faculty, staff, and administrators, as well as the unique challenges and opportunities facing community colleges.

Photo: Front, left to right: Dr. Jon Bauer, Audrey Freitag, Karen Butterfield, Keven Ijames Sr., ECC Board of Trustees President Ann Hartley.
Back, left to right: ECC Board of Trustees Secretary Don Kappelman, ECC Board of Trustees Member Dr. Eric Park, ECC Board of Trustees Vice President Dr. Joseph Stroetker and ECC Board of Trustees Member Cookie Hays. Not pictured: Kevin Dixon.