Valencia College officials hosted a visit from the U.S. Small Business Administration's Kelly Loeffler at the college's Osceola Campus this week. Loeffler came to learn about the college's advanced manufacturing training programs.
Valencia College President Kathleen Plinske welcomed Loeffler and led a tour of the facilities, where the college operates short-term training programs in precision optics, electronic board assembly, mechatronics and semiconductor and robotics technology. During the tour, Plinske outlined the college's long-standing partnerships with local employers, from large corporations such as Lockheed Martin to small manufacturing businesses in the region.
Plinske explained that the college's Accelerated Skills Training programs provide fast, targeted workforce training aligned to regional industry needs for both large and small businesses, while its Associate in Science degree programs are also designed in collaboration with area employers. Leaders from Osceola County, FloridaMakes and the Manufacturers Association of Central Florida were also present for the tour.
Press release issued by Valencia College:
https://news.valenciacollege.edu/valencia-college-hosts-visit-from-sba-administrator-kelly-loeffler/
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