SC Midland News

SUMTER, SC (01/12/2023) Thanks to a $16,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation, Central Carolina Technical College will be able to bring more students into its machining technology program.

The check was presented to Dean of Industrial and Engineering Technology Bert Hancock and Academic Program Manager for Machining and CNC Technology Eddie Humphries. 

Gene Haas founded Haas Automation, Inc. in 1983 and is currently the largest machine tool builder in the western world. Haas’ commitment to US manufacturing led to the development of his foundation that focuses on granting funds to help expand Machining and CNC Technology programs.

CCTC’s Basic Machining and CNC Fundamentals Certificate develops skills in basic machining and computer numerical control (CNC) operations. Due to the fast-growing nature of industrial technology, those who have developed skills in CNC operations are in high demand. 

The money will be used for scholarships for students in a machining-based training program at CCTC and is administered through the Central Carolina Technical College Foundation. Since 2015, The Gene Haas Foundation has contributed more than $90,000 to the CCTC Foundation to award as scholarships to machining students. 

Last August, CNC students were provided measuring tools to use in the classroom, thanks to funds donated by the Gene HAAS Foundation. “We are thankful for the generous donation from the Gene Haas Scholarship Foundation,” Humphries said. “The scholarship money will take some of the financial pressure off, letting our students focus on gaining those critical skills needed in the industry.” 

For more information on CCTC’s Machining and CNC Technology Program, please contact Eddie Humphries at 803-778-7814. 

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