LOCKESBURG, Ark.-Weyerhaeuser donated $10,000 on Tuesday to the University of Arkansas Cossatot foundation for the development of a pump transfer training system for the Lockesburg Industrial Maintenance Institute.
Cossatot opened for industrial technology classes in August and provides training for local industries such as Weyerhaeuser, Tyson, Ashgrove, Domtar and SWEPCO.
"The $7,500 previously received from Weyerhaeuser helped purchase parts and supplies to launch construction of the trainer, and the funding received (Tuesday) will be used to complete the project, enabling us to develop further skill sets required by our business and industry partners in preparing our students for jobs withing the pathway of instrumentation," said Steve McJunkins, division chair of Skilled and Technical Programs.
The program will assist students who will be working toward high-wage, high-skill jobs in the industrial maintenance field, which in turn helps economic development for the area, according to UA Cossatot Chancellor Steve Cole.
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