WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — WSU Tech put the spotlight on a new program Wednesday, showing prospective students how they can earn a paycheck as part of their degree.
The ThinkBIG Program is designed for people who want to have a career in heavy equipment technology.
Students split time between classroom instruction at Wichita State University’s technical school and paid hands-on training at Foley Equipment. The Caterpillar dealer partnered with WSU Tech to make the program possible.
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Students can secure a full-time position with Caterpillar dealerships after they earn an Associate of Applied Science degree through the two-year program. WSU Tech President Sheree Utash said the program will build up the workforce needed for data centers, electricity generation and heavy equipment…