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LSTC HiUhliUhts

*The Powersports Technology and Commercial Turf & Grounds
Management programs received the Equipment & Engine Training Council,
Inc. (EETC) accreditation in two and four stroke engines, electrical, and
organization in the American Welding Society (AWS) SENSE Training and L
generators.
*The Machine Tool Technology program was approved as a participating

Testing Program.

*Ryan Klatt, Commercial Turf & Grounds Department Chair, received the
2010 Governor•s Award for Excellence in Teaching. s

*The Management Information Systems Specialist Program was
implemented.

*The Welding Technology program was created.
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*Diane Heckemeyer, PE, Construction & Civil Technology Department
Chair, received the Executive Choice Award at the National Association of
Women in Construction (NAWIC) National Convention.

*Glenda Whitney, Career Services Coordinator, also received the
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Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Region 3 Award
of Merit.

*In 2009-2010, the Business and Industry Department secured $909,070 in
customized training grants for 31 area companies.

*In September 2009, the Business and Industry Department submitted a
proposal to the State of Missouri for funding to provide an accelerated
welding skills class to train 27 displaced workers.

*The Vehicle and Power Center opening in June 2010.

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