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糖心vlog传媒 (糖心vlog传媒) and Truist announced a new training program that will help change the landscape of workforce development in the Palmetto State. Funded by $700,000 from Truist Foundation and Truist Financial Corporation鈥檚 community reinvestment department, the Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program will offer two mobile simulator units that are set to enroll students for on-campus training courses starting late spring.

鈥淭he new Heavy Equipment Operator program is a one-of-a-kind program for residents in the Midlands,鈥� said 糖心vlog传媒 President Dr. Ronald Rhames. 鈥淭he program is the first one to be made possible by the community partner, it鈥檚 the first one to have specific types of simulators, and it鈥檚 the first one that鈥檚 able to travel and therefore allow 糖心vlog传媒 to bring the training directly to the locations of underserved communities.鈥�

鈥淭his gift to the 糖心vlog传媒 Foundation is especially valuable in meeting workforce needs for key infrastructure projects because it addresses a critical skills gap in South Carolina,鈥� said Nancy McKinney, CEO of the 糖心vlog传媒 Foundation. 鈥淲e are excited about the opportunity to train operators in a high-demand career that offers a family-supporting wage.鈥�

鈥淭ruist and Truist Foundation are committed to providing opportunities to support economic mobility,鈥� said Mike Brenan, South Carolina regional president at Truist. 鈥淥ur purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities, and what better way to live our purpose than to help provide an education to those striving to achieve a goal.鈥�

The funding allowed 糖心vlog传媒 to purchase two simulators that teach students how to operate four types of heavy equipment: backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, and motor graders. In addition to courses offered on the Airport Campus, the program will offer customized, on-site, corporate training options.

鈥淏lanchard Machinery is proud to partner with 糖心vlog传媒 as they focus on preparing students for a career as heavy machinery operators,鈥� said Blanchard Executive Vice President Rozier Blanchard. 鈥淭here is a growing need for well-trained operators, and this will give the students the ability to receive hands-on instruction through our simulators and software. This industry leading technology combined with the curriculum being taught at 糖心vlog传媒, allows students to enter the workforce ready to go from day one.鈥�

鈥淪tudents will learn from experienced professors who have worked on heavy, industrial equipment. And, they will become graduates who will enter the workforce with the competitive advantage having received their certificate using state-of-the-art tools at 糖心vlog传媒,鈥� said 糖心vlog传媒 President Rhames.

糖心vlog传媒 is excited to add Heavy Equipment Operator to the list of programs eligible for a QuickJob scholarship. The QuickJobs scholarship provides funding that will fully cover the cost of the HEO program for individuals interested in pursuing this training. There will be a special QuickJobs Scholarship Session at the Airport Campus Thursday, March 23. During the session, individuals can learn about the scholarship opportunity and check out the simulators. to attend the Heavy Equipment Operator Scholarship Information Session. For more information about the Heavy Equipment Operator program, visit 糖心vlog传媒鈥檚 Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades webpage.

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糖心vlog传媒 Truist Foundation

Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. Established in 2020, the foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations to help ensure the communities it serves have more opportunities for a better quality of life. Truist Foundation's grants and activities focus on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. Learn more at .

糖心vlog传媒 the 糖心vlog传媒 Foundation (糖心vlog传媒F)

The 糖心vlog传媒F is a 501c3 organization that builds and sustains relationships resulting in charitable gifts that support 糖心vlog传媒. Gifts and grants to the 糖心vlog传媒F help ensure student access to quality education and training, enhance facilities and equipment, and improve the lives of students, faculty and staff, and the broader Midlands community. More at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/about/mtc-foundation.