Elastec Funds Equipment for New CTE Training Center in Carmi
Elastec in Carmi has generously donated $10,000 to the new SIC Stanford D. Williams Career and Training Center in Carmi. The funds are earmarked to purchase equipment for new programs in the training center.
Brian Orr, Director of Operations at Elastec, said, “Elastec is committed to help support the growth of technical trades in our area. Having a hands-on training facility is invaluable to the growth in these trades and the growth of future workforce.”
The inaugural classes in welding and programmable logic controllers began mid-August for primarily Carmi High School students, and Class A CDL classes begin soon. The overall curriculum planned for the site is suited for regional industry with cutting edge training in mechanics, and workplace ready skills like communication skills, time management, and other soft skills employers need.
“The second phase of the expansion is expected to be completed next year, and donations from area businesses like Elastec are instrumental in providing key training equipment for the students that mirrors what they will be using in the field,” said SIC President Dr. Jonah Rice. “We appreciate Elastec’s foresight and support of the students of the future workforce.”
Dr. Frank Barbre, SIC Board of Trustees Vice Chair added, “Local business and industry partners like Elastec make SIC’s efforts to provide more career training opportunities a reality. Support from our community business and industry partners provides our area high school students and residents additional opportunities for advanced training now and into the future.”
About Elastec
With humble beginnings, Elastec started with a 5-gallon bucket in an oil field in Crossville in 1990. Today, Elastec develops solutions to clean up surface water pollution and keep waterways clean. Their environmental products are distributed in 155 countries and include a variety of oil skimmers, containment boom, turbidity curtains, work boats, portable incinerators, and industrial vacuum systems. For more information, visit elastec.com.
About Southeastern Illinois College
Southeastern Illinois College was founded in 1960 and offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs. At $106 per credit hour, SIC boasts one of the lowest tuition rates in the region. More than 70% of students receive some form of financial aid or scholarships. SIC serves 4,100 full and part-time students per year, includes locations in Harrisburg and Carmi, and employs approximately 150 full and part-time employees. For more information, visit sic.edu.
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