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Edison
State President, Dr. Doreen Larson cuts the ribbon
to Edison State Works with
support from regional officials and college
trustees.
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Edison State Works
Officially In The Works
“There are many great things to come for Edison State and our
community,” said Edison State President Dr. Doreen Larson just moments
before cutting the official ribbon to launch Edison State Works.
Community members and leaders, government officials, students and
alumni, staff, and industry leaders came together Thursday evening to
witness the unveiling of Edison State Community College’s latest
initiative, Edison State Works.
“It is so great opening up this space and imagining what it will evolve
into,” said President Larson. “This is a space that is unique in
concept, in that, it is dedicated to our community and business and
industry partners.”
Edison State Works is a workforce development and education initiative
intended to connect Edison State students and staff, regional
employers, and communities with an opportunity for growth. The slogan,
“generating the next workforce,” further supports this idea.
“We were very intentional about this initiative and naming it Edison
State Works,” added Larson. “You don’t hear the word work as much as
you used to. You hear words like easy and fast, but Edison State is a
place where students come to work. And the work that they put in the
classroom translates to the quality of work they put back into the
community.”
The designated area will serve as a place for regional businesses and
organizations to connect with Edison State students, faculty and staff
to raise awareness, build and strengthen relationships, and further
develop workforce opportunities.
“We invite our industry partners to come in as much as they need to
engage with our students and faculty,” added Larson. “We are confident
that once employers engage with our students and faculty, they will
understand the quality of education and quality of our graduates.”
“In our region, there is a lot of great talent and opportunity, and we
want to help keep that great talent here.”
True to Edison State’s branding, the area is painted vibrant blue and
has updated displays, furniture, and flooring. “It is professional,
high-end, and, most importantly, accessible,” added Larson. “We have
space for presentations, there is a private area available to meet
one-on-one with students or faculty, and this space is open to evolve
into what is needed.”
For more information or to schedule a visit, contact the Center for
Workforce Development and Education by calling 937-778-7811.
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