(RED OAK) – The first cohort of workers from Gerdau\u2019s Midlothian Steel Mill will walk the stage at Texas State Technical College\u2019s first Commencement on Monday, Aug. 20, in Waxahachie.<\/p>\n
The company began sending employees to further their training at the campus in 2015. The eight students who will walk the stage Monday worked full-time while attending TSTC to earn their associate degrees in Industrial Maintenance.<\/p>\n
TSTC Provost Marcus Balch said the college is looking forward to celebrating the occasion.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very excited to not only be able to host our first ever Commencement ceremony here in North Texas, but also to have the opportunity to celebrate the first cohort of Gerdau employees graduating with the AAS in Industrial Maintenance,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Ryan Hube, Gerdau Midlothian Human Resources Manager, said the employees are already benefiting from their training.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany of them have already accepted maintenance apprenticeship positions throughout the mill,\u201d he said. \u201cWith continued hands-on training they will hopefully have long careers as industrial millwrights or electricians here at Gerdau.\u201d<\/p>\n
Balch said he is proud to see area companies investing in their employees.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat a tremendous accomplishment, and, what a great company Gerdau is to invest in their employees and provide opportunities for these employees to grow within their organization,\u201d he said. \u201cWe at TSTC couldn\u2019t be more proud to be a part of this partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sixty students are eligible to graduate from eight of the college\u2019s 10 programs in Red Oak.<\/p>\n
The Summer 2018 commencement will be at 6 p.m. at the Waxahachie Civic Center.<\/p>\n
TSTC Chancellor Mike Reeser will be the featured speaker at the event.<\/p>\n
TSTC is registering now for the fall semester. The last day to register is Monday, Aug. 20, and classes begin Monday, Aug. 27.<\/p>\n
For more information on TSTC, visit tstc.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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