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(VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) – The Virginia Beach City Public Schools recently honored STIHL for its commitment to youth education and involvement in Advanced Training Classes (ATC).
“The partnership encourages communication between STIHL Inc. and the Advanced Center. It is a resource in which STIHL provides input on the technical and workplace readiness skills demanded by their industry. It is an opportunity for the information to be incorporated into the Engineering Technology curriculum,” said Ann Marie C. Garvey, partnership coordinator/assistant director of student programs and business development.
“This partnership resulted in the hiring of three ATC Engineering Technology alumni into the STIHL apprentice program,” she added.
STIHL representatives have also served on advisory boards, been guest speakers and led worksite tours. In addition to STIHL hiring Engineering Technology graduates to enter its apprentice training program, the company has also paid for their college education.
Simon Nance, STIHL manager of training and development, said the program is another way of giving back to the community, “Our partnership with the ATC has not only helped us truly connect with the school system that is teaching today’s technologies, but it has also helped us develop our skilled workforce.”
The Advanced Technology Center is committed to provide a well-trained workforce through maintaining a close connection with the business community. Through the Center’s program, hundreds of students have been able to see the transition from the Engineering Technology classroom to the world of work in a modern manufacturing facility.
About STIHL Inc.
STIHL Inc. manufactures the world’s largest selling brand of chain saws and produces a full line of powerful, lightweight, and versatile handheld outdoor power equipment for homeowners and professional users. STIHL products are sold through servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast— not mass merchants. STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL dealers are for distribution in the U.S. only. For more information or for the name of the closest STIHL retailer call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445) or visit the dealer locator on the STIHL Web site at www.stihlusa.com.
STIHL is proud to support the activities of the Professional Landcare Network’s (PLANET) Student Career Days, the Tree Care Industry (TCI) Association’s Student Skills Competition, and the National FFA Organization Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event (NLCDE), as well as provide the STIHL iCademy online training program to vocational instructors.
For information on job opportunities with STIHL Inc., please go to www.stihlcareers.com. STIHL is an EEO and drug-free work environment.
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