{"id":685,"date":"2013-11-01T21:40:10","date_gmt":"2013-11-02T01:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news-and-events\/2013\/11\/01\/rich-products-corp-partners-with-texas-southmost-college-for-a-301736-job-training-grant\/"},"modified":"2020-05-19T12:42:58","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T16:42:58","slug":"rich-products-corp-partners-with-texas-southmost-college-for-a-301736-job-training-grant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news-and-events\/2013\/11\/01\/rich-products-corp-partners-with-texas-southmost-college-for-a-301736-job-training-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Rich Products Corp. 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Mr. Eduardo de la Rosa, Plant Manager for Rich Products Corporation, provided a welcome and described the company&acirc;&#8364;&#8482;s significant history dating back to 1945.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Senator Eddie Lucio joined in celebrating this state-and-local partnership and emphasized the importance of having a ready and skilled workforce. &acirc;&#8364;&#339;Today is the first step for Rich employees in what I have no doubt will be a long, rewarding journey toward greater professional advancement,&acirc;&#8364; stated Senator Lucio, &acirc;&#8364;&#339;I can think of no greater companion on that journey than the fantastic faculty and staff at Texas Southmost College.&acirc;&#8364;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">President Tercero affirmed Texas Southmost College&acirc;&#8364;&#8482;s role in serving the needs of the business community, &acirc;&#8364;&#339;TSC is fully committed to seeking out educational opportunities that enhance and strengthen our local workforce. We look forward to supporting Rich Products Corporation through this customized workforce and skills development training program.&acirc;&#8364;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/\/2013_11_01_txworkforcecheckfortsc_edits-1.jpg\" width=\"518\" height=\"345\" alt=\"Rich Products Corp. Partners with TSC\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/\/2013_11_01_txworkforcecheckfortsc_edits-3.jpg\" width=\"518\" height=\"345\" alt=\"Rich Products Corp. Partners with TSC\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/\/2013_11_01_txworkforcecheckfortsc_edits-5.jpg\" width=\"518\" height=\"345\" alt=\"Rich Products Corp. 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Mr. Eduardo de la Rosa, Plant Manager for Rich Products Corporation, provided a welcome and described the company\u2019s significant history dating back to 1945.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Senator Eddie Lucio joined in celebrating this state-and-local partnership and emphasized the importance of having a ready and skilled workforce. \u201cToday is the first step for Rich employees in what I have no doubt will be a long, rewarding journey toward greater professional advancement,\u201d stated Senator Lucio, \u201cI can think of no greater companion on that journey than the fantastic faculty and staff at Texas Southmost College.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">President Tercero affirmed Texas Southmost College\u2019s role in serving the needs of the business community, \u201cTSC is fully committed to seeking out educational opportunities that enhance and strengthen our local workforce. We look forward to supporting Rich Products Corporation through this customized workforce and skills development training program.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/2013_11_01_TxWorkforceCheckForTSC_edits-1.jpg\" width=\"518\" height=\"345\" alt=\"Rich Products Corp. Partners with TSC\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/2013_11_01_TxWorkforceCheckForTSC_edits-3.jpg\" width=\"518\" height=\"345\" alt=\"Rich Products Corp. Partners with TSC\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/2013_11_01_TxWorkforceCheckForTSC_edits-5.jpg\" width=\"518\" height=\"345\" alt=\"Rich Products Corp. 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