Kilgore College Receives Grant
Posted/updated on: February 3, 2011 at 2:09 am
AUSTIN — Texas Mutual Insurance Company has awarded a combined $300,000 in grants to Kilgore College, Midland College and College of the Mainland in Texas City. The grants will continue to fund free workplace safety courses for employers, employees and the general public through the colleges risk management institutes.
“We are grateful for the support that Texas Mutual continues to show Kilgore College and the emphasis the company places on safety education,” said William Holda, president of Kilgore College. “Since the beginning of our partnership, we were confident that the KC Risk Management Institute would be a valuable resource for area employees and employers. It has not only proved to be an important educational tool, but has also helped to make participants more competitive in today’s job market.”
Courses at the safety institutes include general topics, such as back safety and OSHA standards, but students may also choose to attend courses tailored to the dominant industries in the Houston, Midland and Kilgore areas.
