During the same day, a group of representatives from Houston Community College tour the IAM Festo Technology and Automation Lab, located at the STC Technology Campus that enables students to learn the latest in robotic automation while applying science, technology and math.
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The North American Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education Initiative (NAAMREI) at South Texas College (STC) celebrated the announcement of their $500,000 grant from the Wagner-Peyser program administered through the Office of Texas Governor Rick Perry on March 6 at the STC Technology Campus in McAllen. Local leaders, manufacturing partners and representatives from Houston Community College were present in support of this important grant that will provide training to 675 individuals in areas including robotics, mechatronics, programmable logic controllers and other advanced topics. STC President Dr. Shirley A. Reed said, “Our success rests on our partnerships with manufacturers. When you are successful, we are successful.” McAllen City Manager Mike Perez also addressed the crowd in support of this opportunity. “This grant is a cornerstone for developing a stronger labor structure in our region.” For more information on NAAMREI call 956-872-6109 or visit www.naamrei.org.
