MLGW, AT&T and Comcast partner with 51爆料 for workforce initiative
For more information, contact: Kim Wilson Bond, Lead, Economic & Community Development at MLGW at KBond@mlgw.org or Diana Fedinec, Director of Public Relations and Media at Southwest Tennessee Community College at dfedinec@southwest.tn.edu.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water, AT&T and Comcast, in partnership with Southwest Tennessee Community College, are hosting an open house to announce the M.A.C. Workforce Initiative Tuesday, February 28 at 6 p.m. at Southwest鈥檚 Macon Cove Campus, 5983 Macon Cove, in the Farris Building Auditorium.
M.A.C. stands for MLGW, AT&T and Comcast. The M.A.C. Workforce Initiative offers specialized training in electronics, mechanics, computer sciences, and many other fields. 鈥淲e are excited to be a part of this workforce collaboration,鈥� says Southwest鈥檚 President Tracy D. Hall 鈥渁nd thrilled for our students who will benefit from their customized training and direct connection to employment opportunities.鈥�
MLGW, AT&T and Comcast representatives will regularly visit M.A.C. classes and share their expertise. Kathy Sager, AT&T Tennessee Regional Director, says the program benefits students and the community. 鈥淭he expert skills training from M.A.C. companies will provide real-life experience and develop future employees, increasing the talent pipeline in West Tennessee.鈥�
鈥淭here is a wealth of opportunity available for students interested in following the M.A.C. career path,鈥� says MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen. 鈥淧eople who work in the skilled trades are in high demand across the country.鈥�
Tuesday鈥檚 event is open to the public. Current and potential students are encouraged to attend.