Welding is one of the fastest growing careers in the country, but only a handful of women currently fill its ranks. Officials with Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) Terry L. “Bo” Pace Advanced Welding and Fabrication Technology Program recently addressed that gender imbalance locally through its Women in Welding Program. Eighteen area women enrolled in one … [Read more...] about Intensive training program opens door to welding career for area women
The workforce development programs at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will be the topic of the Friends of the Garnett Library meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 9. The group will meet at the Terry L. “Bo” Pace Industrial Science Center, 218 W. Broadway. Sheila Barton, director of workforce development programs, and Chuck Cook, lecturer of welding and technology, … [Read more...] about Workforce development programs topic of Dec. 9 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting
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
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) are moving quickly to create the advanced fabrication and welding technology program for the 2021 fall semester. This includes hiring new personnel, upgrading manufacturing and maintenance programs and finding a location for the welding lab. “We believe these changes will help us diversify and develop more industry … [Read more...] about MSU-WP putting pieces in place for new advanced fabrication/welding technology program