Campus News
Workforce Scholarship Recipients
4/9/18
Minnesota West is pleased to announce the Workforce Development Scholarship recipients. Each will receive a $2500 scholarship to attend Minnesota West. Individuals pursuing an education in the Precision Machining or Mechatronics field will receive an additional $500 funded by Minnesota Precision Manufacturing.
Michael Van Keulen, Minnesota West Foundation Director, stated, “The Minnesota West Foundation is proud to have a part in awarding these scholarships. Supporting our college through financial assistance is a key part of our mission, and the Workforce Development scholarships will be significant and meaningful to our students.”
Dr. Terry Gaalswyk, Minnesota West President, remarked, “Minnesota West Community & Technical College appreciates the strong support of our local legislators and the governor's office in supporting funding to attract and retain talent in southwest Minnesota during a period of significant demand across our industry sectors.”
The following Minnesota West students will be receiving Workforce Development Scholarships.
First & Last Name, Hometown - Major
Christopher Ebeling, Westbrook, MN - Precision Machining
Haley Unke, Marshall, MN - Radiologic Technology
Jadon Beck, Appleton, MN - Surgical Technician
Kaitlyn Christians, Adrian, MN - Radiologic Technology
Karlie Christensen, Pipestone, MN - Medical Assistant
Kolin Eckstrom, Hanley Falls, MN - Precision Machining
Mackinzie Andreas, Marshall, MN - Dental Assisting
Madison Jeseritz, Granite Falls, MN - Nursing
Megan Powers, Worthington, MN - Nursing
Michael Watkins, Mountain Lake, MN - Computer Maintenance & Repair
Miranda Buys, Edgerton, MN - Dental Assisting
Skylar Maasch, Vesta, MN - Nursing
Troy Lang, Fulda, MN - Mechatronics
See Thao, Tracy, MN - Nursing
Makana Barker, Hanley Falls, MN - Dental Assisting
Laura Kastner, Luverne, MN - Radiologic Technology
Cassandra Smook, Luverne, MN - Nursing
Noah Johnson, Clara City, MN - Computer & Networking Technology
Kyle Anderson, Montevideo, MN - Mechatronics
Andrea Hinkeldey, Heron Lake, MN - Radiologic Technology
As of March 30, 2018, over 300 Workforce Development Scholarships have been awarded to students entering Minnesota State colleges. The scholarships, initially funded by a $1 million appropriation from the 2017 Minnesota Legislature, are available to new students entering associate degree, diploma, or certificate programs in high-demand sectors of Minnesota’s economy at any of the 30 Minnesota State community and technical colleges. Programs that qualify for the scholarships are in advanced manufacturing, agriculture, health care services, and information technology. Students who are awarded a scholarship for Fall 2018 semester can be eligible to apply again for a scholarship for Fall 2019 semester if they have completed two academic terms with a minimum of nine credits each and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. The scholarship covers more than half the cost of tuition and fees for the required credits.
For more information about programs offered at Minnesota West Community & Technical College visit www.mnwest.edu or call 800-658-2330.