Tag Archive: Business and Industry

WEG Transformers Presented MCCA Industry Award for ECC Partnership

November 17, 2023

A local industry with an international footprint was recognized by the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) for its work with East Central College WEG Transformers USA, based in Washington, was presented a Distinguished Business and Industry Award on Nov. 9 during the MCCA annual conference. WEG was nominated for the award by ECC because of… View Article

ECC, St. Clair District Team Up on Pilot Program

September 4, 2020

Five St. Clair High School students will explore high-tech, innovative manufacturing through a pilot program that partners with East Central College and utilizes the college’s state-of-the-art equipment. The SCHS students are enrolled in courses through Project Lead The Way (PLTW) — a national, non-profit organization that provides computer science, engineering and biomedical science instructional programs…. View Article

Local manufacturers receive state dollars for employee training through ECC

October 3, 2018

A Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) program designed to offset training costs for the state’s manufacturing industry is benefiting local business. The customized training program will provide more than $200,000 in funding to ten area manufacturers that will be used to train employees at companies in Washington, Sullivan, St. James, Pacific, Marthasville and Rolla…. View Article