Area residents interested in developing skills to meet the demands of today’s manufacturing industries are invited to attend one of four informational sessions that will be hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) in coming weeks. The sessions will take place at locations throughout southern Missouri, organizers said. They will provide those attending the … [Read more...] about All invited to informational sessions for technology programs
Thirty-four area high school students participated in the first ever welding contest hosted Friday, April 8, by Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) workforce development office. The juniors and seniors represented Koshkonong, Houston, Licking, Summersville, Thayer and Willow Springs school districts, with several attending Piney River Technical Center and South … [Read more...] about MSU-WP hosts first ever welding contest
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have made adjustments to the campus’s indoor masking policy. Beginning Monday, Oct. 11, masks primarily will be required in classrooms and other academic areas, such as the Garnett Library, conference rooms, study hall, and the testing and tutoring centers, at its West Plains and Mountain Grove Shannon Hall … [Read more...] about MSU-WP makes adjustments to indoor masking policy
Today’s manufacturing industries need highly skilled workers. Area residents can learn how to develop those skills to increase their employability at Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) Technology Showcase. The free, drop-in event is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology (GOCAT), 395 Jackie D. Garrett Ave., in … [Read more...] about Technology Showcase set for Aug. 4 at GOCAT
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have purchased multiple pieces of equipment integral to the university’s new advanced welding and fabrication technology program. Nine major pieces were purchased with the funds from a Delta Regional Authority rural workforce grant awarded in October 2020. Grant funds also were used to buy smaller pieces of … [Read more...] about Equipment purchased for advanced welding, fabrication technology program