Naugatuck Valley Community College launches a new opportunity for students through the Praxair Skills Pipeline™ Workforce Development Program
Danbury Community Event on May 8
Praxair, Inc., a subsidiary of Linde, with corporate offices in Danbury, has expanded its Skills Pipeline Workforce Development to western Connecticut. Through a new collaboration with Naugatuck Valley Community College, this program will focus on preparing workers for careers in advanced manufacturing. Students accepted in the program will receive full scholarships covering tuition, books and classroom materials.
Classes will begin on August 27. The program lasts for 10 months and meets four evenings a week at Henry Abbott Technical High School in Danbury, CT. Graduates who successfully complete the program will earn 34-credit-hours transferrable towards a bachelor’s degree and receive a certificate in Advanced Machine Technology, in addition to other industry-relevant certifications. In addition to the scholarships, Praxair’s Skills Pipeline program also includes professional development, instructorships, and support for continuing education.
Funded with a donation of more than $200,000, this community engagement program is an example of Praxair’s continued commitment to developing a robust skilled trades pipeline.
The Danbury community is invited to attend Wednesday’s community event to learn more about advanced manufacturing and the scholarship opportunity. The family-friendly event is open to the public. Complimentary food and giveaways are provided.
For information please call: 203-575-8208
About Naugatuck Valley Community College
Naugatuck Valley Community College serves Beacon Falls, Bethel, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Cheshire, Danbury, Middlebury, Naugatuck, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Oxford, Prospect, Roxbury, Sherman, Southbury, Thomaston, Washington, Waterbury, Watertown and Woodbury. The College is located on a 110-acre campus at 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, Conn., and in Danbury at 190 Main Street. The College is one of 17 institutions governed by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education. Visit nv.edu for more information.
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