Concludes deal begun in December 2017 for courses and training facilities; paid internships during training and jobs upon completion reasonably assured 

The Yavapai College District Governing Board approved (consent agenda, not discussed) a three-year lease agreement for the Prescott based RESA corporation to rent 3,700 square feet at the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) at the Prescott airport. Recall that the City of Prescott approached the College in December 2017 on behalf of RESA asking for training assistance.  The College immediately responded and created a 14-week 19 credit training program in about a month. It also provided space and equipment at CTEC. (See Blog postings dated February 11 and January 25, 2018.)  

The technician internships that accompany the training program pay $14 an hour for from 16 to 20 hours a week.  Students spend their first three days of the week in training at CTEC and the second two days as paid interns working with RESA.  A $25 an hour job awaits at the Company for students who successfully complete the 14-week training program. The first training classes at CTEC begin January 29.

RESA produces mobile kiosks that utilize 3D printing technology to design custom orthodontic shoe inserts. It needs trained technicians as it attempts to expand the 3D kiosks into national and international markets. It reportedly already has 3D kiosks in Costco, Macy’s and Walmart stores.

The College has announced that the next student training recruiting event will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at the CTEC Campus at the Prescott airport.

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