Hendrix Precision Maintenance Services partners with LIT

12/15/2020

BEAUMONT – In the first of many corporate partnership announcements, Lamar Institute of Technology’s Workforce Development recently welcomed Hendrix Precision Maintenance Services, LLC, to the college’s training hub for Southeast Texas industry. The company provides unique, hands-on training to equip maintenance teams with skills and implementation strategies, according to its website.

This partnership also will help provide valuable upskill training and certifications, and help mediate budgetary travel costs, according to Dr. Byron J. Prince, LIT’s Manager of Corporate Partnerships for Workforce Development.

“This is not just about training local industry,” Dr. Prince said. “We are now in a better position to offer multiple certifications attached to a degree for our students. The goal is always to increase students’ employability once they leave LIT.”

Anthony DeSimone, Hendrix’s VP of Sales and Marketing, said, “Hendrix Precision believes in the importance of community college/industry partnerships. A key component of a successful workforce development program is a strong relationship between the college and local employers.
 
“Lamar Institute is backed by world-class teaching facilities and outstanding faculty, comprehensive student support and strong partnerships with employers, so together, we can expand our reach and provide innovative teaching and learning for tomorrow’s workforce. We are proud to partner with and bring our Precision Maintenance Training program to LIT!”