KanTRAIN

Kansas Technical Re/training Among Industry-targeted Networks (KanTRAIN)

Incorporating the usage of automated equipment into existing manufacturing programs in order to align with increasing automated processes in the industry. KanTRAIN is a $11,997,957 project that is 100% funded through the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant program. WSU Tech received a portion of those funds, along with Washburn Tech, Flint Hills Technical College, and Garden City Community College. KanTRAIN is led by a project management team at Washburn University.

The purpose of this project is to deliver training programs to improve education and employment outcomes in Advanced Manufacturing and to address workforce needs by producing skilled workers in high-wage, high-skill jobs. KanTRAIN seeks to do this by:

• Increasing the number of skilled employees in the workforce
• Increasing and strengthening employer engagement with KanTRAIN-funded programs
• Addressing any barriers or skills gap in local workforce
• Working with Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas to provide outreach to potential WSU Tech students and assisting in job placement

Programs at WSU Tech include:

• Climate and Energy Control Technologies (HVAC)
• Welding
• Robotics
• Industrial Automation & Machine Maintenance
• Machining Technology
• Aerospace Manufacturing

KanTRAIN Partners:  

• WorkForce Centers/ Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas
• KanVet
• Kansas Department of Commerce
• Kansas Board of Regents
• Business and Industry

What is the grant doing for WSU Tech?

• Additional faculty were hired
• Completely renovated Climate and Energy Control lab space and equipment at the City Center
• Material Handling Robot in Machining
• Robotic Welders in Welding
• Drilling Motor for Aerospace Manufacturing
• Revised curriculum and integration of third-party credentials into most KanTRAIN programs
• Additional support for students their time in the program and in finding employment

KanTRAIN is a WIA Title I-financially assisted program and is therefore an equal opportunity employer/program which provides auxiliary aids and services upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling 711 or 800-766-3777 Voice/TTY.

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Kansas Technical Retraining Among Industry-targeted Networks (KanTRAIN) grant project of $11,997,957 is 100% funded through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training program. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.