TECH Academy introduces students to the great programs at RPCC that offer opportunities for careers in the industry. The group of rising high school juniors and seniors from various local high schools participated in field trips that reinforced skills needed in technical disciplines such as a process technician, instrument technician, welder, pipefitter, drafter, lab technician and more. The students toured multiple facilities to learn about career opportunities, including BASF’s site in Geismar, AWC, Smith Tank and Steel, MMR Group and NASA Stennis Space Center.
PreviewJPG (3.52 MB).jpg "GEISMAR, LA, July 24, 2019 — Twenty-eight area high school students completed BASF’s TECH Academy – a week-long educational and workforce development program hosted at River Parishes Community College (RPCC) in Gonzales, Louisiana. The program encourages students to learn more about technical and craft careers through experiments, demonstrations, field trips and dialogue with industry professionals.")
.jpg "TECH Academy introduces students to the great programs at RPCC that offer opportunities for careers in the industry. The group of rising high school juniors and seniors from various local high schools participated in field trips that reinforced skills needed in technical disciplines such as a process technician, instrument technician, welder, pipefitter, drafter, lab technician and more. The students toured multiple facilities to learn about career opportunities, including BASF’s site in Geismar, AWC, Smith Tank and Steel, MMR Group and NASA Stennis Space Center.")
.jpg "TECH Academy is part of BASF’s STEM education and workforce development efforts in North America to support industry growth and investment in the region. BASF’s program introduces high school students to a plethora of technical fields on a college campus. The students also gain hands-on experience to see their potential job in a ‘real world’ environment.")
.jpg "TECH Academy is a great opportunity for high school students to get a jump on their future. It introduces students to the great programs that offer opportunities for careers in the industry.")
.jpg "TECH Academy is funded annually by BASF and is free for students. A total of 150 high school students have completed TECH Academy in the last 5 years. . The application process is open to any local student rising to their junior or senior year of high school with interest in technical careers. Students who complete the program are eligible to apply for BASF scholarships to pursue technical degrees or certifications at RPCC.")
