Linde Expands Skills Pipeline™ Workforce Development Program in Northwest Indiana
December 05 2019 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN), announced today that it has
expanded its Skills Pipeline Workforce Development Program in
collaboration with Ivy Tech Community College (Ivy Tech) in Indiana
to help address the growing need for skilled workers in today’s
global economy. This newest Skills Pipeline program will train
students for careers in production and maintenance technology.
Funded through a $200,000 contribution from Linde’s Global
Giving Program, this addition brings the company’s investment in
all Skills Pipeline programs to nearly $2 million since 2014.
The new program is the first in the Skills Pipeline family to
offer formal training to dual-credit students finishing high school
in Northwest Indiana and aligns with the state’s Next Level Jobs
workforce initiative. After completing the two-year curriculum,
students earn a process operations technical certificate, as well
as several other skills-based and industry-relevant
certifications.
In addition, the Skills Pipeline program offers additional
instruction, professional development and career-readiness content
from the company, including from some of its local employees.
Speaking of the potential impact of these interventions, Dr.
Anne Roby, Executive Vice President, Linde said, “Many students
face barriers as they transition from high school to college. We
are excited that these high school students have committed to
developing these skills and are proud to provide the resources to
encourage them. This program helps students invest in their futures
and allows us to help promote a more capable workforce long
term.”
The Skills Pipeline program features strong collaborations
between industry, government and educators. Such collaborations
tend to be strong enablers for student success. “We are committed
to educating the 21st Century workforce in a manner that equips it
with the skills necessary to succeed,” said Louie Gonzalez,
Chancellor of Ivy Tech’s Lake County campus. “In order to do this,
we need viable partnerships and investment of resources. This
collaboration illustrates our commitment to the students of today
and the workforce of tomorrow here in Northwest Indiana.”
This program is the latest example of Linde’s commitment to
advancing STEM education and joins other successful Skills Pipeline
programs across the country, including an advanced manufacturing
program with Ivy Tech.
About Linde
Linde is a leading industrial gases and engineering company with
2018 pro forma sales of USD 28 billion (EUR 24 billion). The
company employs approximately 80,000 people globally and serves
customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. Linde delivers
innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers and creates
long-term value for all stakeholders. The company is making our
world more productive by providing products, technologies and
services that help customers improve their economic and
environmental performance in a connected world.
For more information about the company, please visit
www.linde.com
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