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TTMA Partners with the OCTC Foundation to Support Student Success Through Community Workforce Development Scholarship

Toyotetsu Mid-America, Inc. (TTMA), located on Airpark Drive in Owensboro, KY, is a longstanding car parts manufacturing company and Tier 1 supplier for Toyota. As an employer in Daviess County, TTMA provides valuable opportunities for our workforce and community. TTMA has partnered with the Owensboro Community and Technical College Foundation, Inc. to establish the TTMA Community Workforce Development Scholarship to support students graduating from Apollo, Owensboro Catholic, Daviess County, and Owensboro High Schools as they begin their college education at OCTC. The scholarship will be awarded to qualifying students enrolled in technical programs, including health sciences, seeking an Associate in Applied Science credential.

"TTMA's support of student success is paramount to growing the workforce in our region. As a local employer, they are removing barriers for students seeking higher education and skills leading to a career in Daviess County and the region." said Mike Rodgers, OCTC Foundation Executive Director and Chief Institutional Officer for OCTC.

TTMA's support will provide four $1000 scholarships beginning in Fall 2023 and will be awarded to graduating high school seniors.

"As a manufacturer in the Owensboro area, TTMA understands how crucial a skilled, technical workforce is to our area. That is why TTMA has chosen to partner with OCTC through the TTMA Community Workforce Development Scholarship. We want to invest in individuals who are interested in pursuing education and careers in technical fields to enrich their lives and further develop our community. ", stated TTMA.

Dr. Scott Williams, OCTC President commented, " We cannot thank TTMA enough for their continued generous support for our students. TTMA is a valued partner and a true corporate friend to our community. Together we are raising the quality of life in our community. "

A check presentation took place on February 10, 2023 at 10:30 am at TTMA.

We challenge you to change a student's life and give them the gift of an education by supporting the OCTC Foundation, Inc. Contributions can be made online at https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/giving/; by mail to the OCTC Foundation, Inc., 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303, or by coming to the Office of Resource Development in the Administration Building, A114, on the Main Campus.

For more information on how you can support student success, please contact the OCTC Office of Resource Development by phone at 270-686-4663 or email at octc.annualgiving@kctcs.edu.

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