Texarkana College Receives $1,500 Gift From AEP Swepco

January 11, 2017- AEP Swepco presented a $1,500 gift to the Texarkana College Foundation today support students in TC’s electrical technology programs. Jennifer Harland, Manager of External Affairs for AEP, presented the check to the TC Foundation at a ceremony today in TC’s Nelson Administration Building.

“AEP is a strong community workforce partner for Texarkana College,” said Katie Andrus, Director of the TC Foundation. “They recognize the importance of a skilled workforce and have supported our students and programs for many years.”

TC’s electrical technology program, along with TC’s other workforce program offerings, prepare workers to fill technical and industrial jobs at companies like AEP Swepco.

TC offers a two-year associate of applied science degree and a one-year level one certificate in electrical technology. Students graduate from these programs with a strong foundation of electrical code, electrical theory, safety, and residential and industrial wiring. Students who earn the associate of applied science in electrical technology may choose to pursue a bachelor of arts and applied sciences (BAAS) at a four-year university after graduating from TC.

For additional information or to make a donation, please contact Katie Andrus at (903) 823-3125 or katie.andrus@texarkanacollege.edu.