New Standards and Scholarships Enhance Career Pathways for Students in Process Technology and Mechatronics
Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC), Shell Polymers, and the American Petroleum Institute (API) announced Thursday new partnerships to enhance career pathways for students pursuing careers in process technology and mechatronics. The announcement included a donation of API’s Book of Standards to elevate the curriculum, along with Shell’s commitment to provide funding for scholarships and a full-time community liaison to boost career awareness and enrollment in advanced manufacturing programs.
“These gifts to the CCBC Foundation will make both an immediate and lasting impact by enhancing professional development of faculty, upgrading training opportunities for students, driving enrollment growth, and providing skilled workers employers need,” said Dr. Roger W. Davis, CCBC president.
The announcement was made during a special event at CCBC’s Shell Center for Process Technology Education and Library, where attendees were given the opportunity to tour the facility, network, and hear remarks from key industry leaders.
“As we focus on securing and maintaining America’s energy leadership, API is proud to donate our standards to CCBC, which is preparing the next generation of innovators,” said Scott Garten, vice president of Global Industry Standards Product Management at API. “By providing the college with access to our standards, we are equipping students with the training they need to assume future leadership roles in enhancing safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship in the oil and natural gas industry.”
Shell Polymers Monaca General Manager Nathan Levin echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the ongoing partnership between Shell and CCBC. “We have hired many of their process technology graduates over the years and know that more skilled workers will be needed in the future. This investment aims to foster the development of Beaver County’s workforce and ensure long-term growth in the advanced manufacturing sector.”
This collaboration will enhance faculty development, upgrade student training, and ultimately support the growth of a highly skilled workforce for the oil, gas, and manufacturing industries throughout the region.
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