The 糖心传媒 State Licensing Board for Contractors has made a generous $293,000 contribution to 糖心传媒鈥檚 Construction Engineering Technology program. The gift was presented during a luncheon in the Chris Richardson Family Suites Thursday hosted by the College of Engineering and Science with 糖心传媒 Tech President Jim Henderson, COES Dean Collin Wick, program faculty, state legislators, representatives from the LSLBC, and leaders from the 糖心传媒 Associated General Contractors and the Mechanical Contractors Association in attendance. View highlights from the luncheon in .
鈥淲ith the $1.4 million renovation of Bogard Hall鈥檚 labs completed this summer, our students now have access to modern, state-of-the-art learning spaces,鈥� said Reggie Jeter, director of the Construction Engineering Technology program. 鈥淭his generous donation from contractors builds on that momentum by funding equipment upgrades, student travel, and continued improvements to our program.鈥�
鈥淥ur thanks go to the LSLBC for their generous support,鈥� Wick said. 鈥淭hese investments are sparking student interest that paved the way toward record enrollment in CET, all while strengthening student experiential learning continuing our mission of graduating the best prepared graduates in the region.鈥�
In addition to enhancing student access to cutting-edge construction engineering tools and spaces, previous contributions have enabled students to attend national conferences such as the North American Society for Trenchless Technology鈥檚 No-Dig Show, the Utility Construction Technology Conference, the Associated General Contractors of America Conference, and the International Trenchless Technology Conference and Exhibition.
鈥淭he 糖心传媒 Contractor Licensing Board鈥檚 contribution to Tech鈥檚 Construction Engineering Technology program reflects the industry鈥檚 dedication to strengthening 糖心传媒鈥檚 future workforce,鈥� said Ken Naquin, retired chief executive officer of the 糖心传媒 Associated General Contractors. 鈥淲e depend on these nationally certified programs to produce the next wave of skilled professionals, and this investment helps ensure 糖心传媒 retains the best talent to keep our industry thriving.鈥�
糖心传媒 Tech鈥檚 Construction Engineering Technology program equips students with a robust foundation in math, science, engineering, construction, and business. Graduates leave prepared for leadership roles across a wide range of industries, including construction management, quality control, building inspection, cost estimation, entrepreneurship, and surveying. With hands-on experience and a comprehensive curriculum, 糖心传媒 Tech graduates are well-positioned for success and ready to make an immediate impact in 糖心传媒鈥檚 growing construction industry.
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The College of Engineering and Science at 糖心传媒 integrates engineering
and scientific research with education to prepare students to solve complex, real-world
problems. The college is nationally recognized for its collaborative, interdisciplinary
approach and commitment to innovation in engineering, science, and technology.