EPCC receives grant from Marathon Petroleum

EL PASO – The Marathon Petroleum Corporation Foundation presented a check for $273,838 to the El Paso Community College Foundation (EPCC) to create the High School to College Transition Program in welding.

This new initiative is a collaboration between EPCC, the Ysleta ISD Career Center Welding Program at Riverside High School and Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

The college reported that the program will provide students with a clear pathway to transition from the welding area at Ysleta ISD’s Riverside High School to EPCC, where they can earn additional certifications in the field or an associate’s degree.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation has played a leading role in creating this opportunity in the region, as in addition to providing financial support for the purchase of equipment, they have also provided guidance on curriculum, knowledge of industry standards, and skills needed by the students.

In addition, Marathon Petroleum Corporation employees have committed to invest some of their time to mentor the students, preparing them to enter the industry with the highest quality training, safety awareness and career expectations.

“This investment reflects Marathon Petroleum’s priority to improve lives in the communities where we operate. We strive to create measurable impacts through shared value and partnering with organizations like El Paso Community College, where we can make a positive difference together,” said CP Patsatzis, refinery CEO.

EPCC President William Serrata described how such a partnership creates a powerful link between education and the real world, providing important learning opportunities for new generations.

The initiative will support YISD and EPCC students with enrollment and orientation, industry-standard equipment, and the mentoring support needed to excel. Graduates will become part of a strong network of well-trained, credentialed workers to meet the demand for labor in El Paso and the West Texas region.

Source: MEXICONOW Staff