Winner of 2018 Media Network of Central Ohio, Jan. MVP Award, finalist Terra urged to boost commitment to skilled trades Dec. 16, 2017 – For decades, Terra State Community College has served as a workforce go-to for regional manufacturers. Sandusky County companies such as Crown Battery, Crescent Manufacturing Company and Whirlpool could rely on Terra State to produce a substantial portion of their skilled workers. But after weathering dramatic state budget cuts, steady declines in enrollment and cutting significant numbers of full-time faculty members, Terra State’s reliability has faded, according to some local manufacturing companies. Videos Terra faces questions on skilled trades from manufacturers 4:55 School systems lack emphasis on skilled trades :53 Terra looking for ways to find skilled trades instructors 1:27 Economic development without skilled trade workforce :55 Terra faculty fears loss of tenured positions 1:08
Terra faces questions on skilled trades from manufacturers 4:55
School systems lack emphasis on skilled trades :53
Terra looking for ways to find skilled trades instructors 1:27
Economic development without skilled trade workforce :55
Terra faculty fears loss of tenured positions 1:08