Northwest Tech
GOODLAND — Northwest Kansas Technical College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Kansas Institute of Diesel Technology at 11:30 am MT on Tuesday at 1205 E. 13th, Goodland. When complete, the new 5,000-square-foot expansion of the facility will provide students with comprehensive training in agricultural and over-the-road dynamometers. The public is invited to attend.
Ben Schears, college president, said the expansion project will “help address critical regional workforce and economic development needs in northwest Kansas”.
Since 2010, the Kansas Institute of Diesel Technology at Northwest Tech has placed 97 percent of its graduates directly out of school. A large part of this tremendous success is due to the program’s partnerships with regional businesses that help shape the coursework for the modern industry. This project will provide improved education and training of students to meet job demands of local and regional employers.
Diesel Instructor Jason Cook, added, “This project will give students access to state-of-the-art equipment and the opportunity to work towards certification to work on commercial diesel trucks, setting up our students for career success.”
The source of the project’s funding is provided by the U.S. Economic Development Agency.