Eleven Machinists Union members can now call themselves college graduates.
That’s a big deal for them and their families. It also opens a new chapter in the IAM’s education partnership with SUNY Empire State College.
These are the 1st IAM members to get bachelor’s degrees thru our partnership with @SUNYEmpire. Congrats grads! pic.twitter.com/5zDoW74Eqf
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) June 23, 2017
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Graduates in the program do coursework predominantly online, but also meet periodically at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Center.
Interested in getting your degree? Learn more here.
The IAM was a prominent presence at the graduation ceremony, held at Columbia University in New York.
IAM member Michael Hicks addresses his fellow #SUNYEmpire2017 grads. He’s a Machinist, a family man and now… a graduate. #1u pic.twitter.com/42MNUmeZ3K
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) June 16, 2017
“Your new skills will make this world a better place,” IAM Winpisinger Center Director Chris Wagoner tells #SUNYEmpire2017 grads. #1u pic.twitter.com/yqNU1BFRyK
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) June 16, 2017
All 11 IAM graduates attended the ceremony. We send our heartfelt congratulations to:
- Robert Breaux, Local 850
- Joan Marie Cox, Local 350
- Gurjinder Grewal, Local 16
- Michael Hicks, Local W261
- Arther Jackson, Local 1781
- John Linboe, Local 289
- David Otoya, Local 811
- Andrew Sandberg, Local 754
- Donald Turner, Local W261
- Geny Ulloa, Local 623
- Cindy Williams, IAM Grand Lodge
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