TSTC Foundation Annual Report 2020 - 2021
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CENTRAL TEXAS<br />
Year in Review<br />
The trailblazing support of donors at <strong>TSTC</strong>’s East Williamson<br />
County campus elevated career training options for the<br />
community and accelerated emergency aid response for<br />
students suffering economic hardships through the pandemic.<br />
This unified commitment to lend a hand resulted in measurable<br />
impacts collegewide.<br />
<strong>TSTC</strong> in East Williamson County<br />
The support of all who gave made for one of the most successful<br />
years the campus has had, according to Michael Smith, vice<br />
president of development at The <strong>TSTC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>.<br />
“There was a huge need, and we really did not know what the<br />
year was going to be like,” Smith said. “They knew there was<br />
the need during the pandemic. They wanted to be able to help<br />
provide jobs.”<br />
Samsung Electronics Co., which has a facility in Austin, invited<br />
the campus last year to take part in its yearly giving cycle.<br />
The money given will go toward a video project between the<br />
company, <strong>TSTC</strong> and the Manor Independent School District to<br />
create educational videos focusing on career pathways. The<br />
company specializes in chip manufacturing in Austin.<br />
Germany-based EOS, which has offices in Pflugerville and<br />
Temple, gave $25,000 to create an endowment and $5,000 for<br />
emergency aid for <strong>TSTC</strong> students. The endowed scholarships will<br />
specifically be for underserved minority students attending the<br />
East Williamson County campus. The company has also pledged<br />
to provide a professional mentor for each scholarship recipient.<br />
EOS is a leading manufacturer of 3D printing systems for the<br />
aerospace, automotive and medical industries.<br />
Employer success is part of the winning formula that <strong>TSTC</strong> strives<br />
for every day. Lissa Smith, provost at the East Williamson County<br />
campus, explains, “Our industry partners have the opportunity to<br />
invest in their future success by investing in our students, who<br />
are their future employees.”<br />
<strong>TSTC</strong> in East Williamson County also received funds from the<br />
Gene Haas <strong>Foundation</strong> last year. A gift of $22,550 was used<br />
for scholarships and equipment purchases for students. The<br />
foundation has been a loyal donor to The <strong>TSTC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
because of their dedication to answering the “skills gap” needs<br />
in manufacturing.<br />
EOS is committed<br />
to add value within<br />
our communities<br />
by enabling<br />
more access to<br />
STEM education<br />
and advancing<br />
sustainability<br />
efforts via Additive<br />
Manufacturing.<br />
We are proud to<br />
partner with The<br />
<strong>TSTC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
and help develop<br />
the next generation<br />
of innovative<br />
thought leaders.<br />
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TOTAL NUMBER OF<br />
STUDENTS ENROLLED<br />
48<br />
TOTAL NUMBER OF<br />
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED<br />
81<br />
TOTAL NUMBER<br />
OF GRADUATES<br />
$39,650<br />
TOTAL AMOUNT OF<br />
SCHOLARSHIPS<br />
AWARDED<br />
Certified enrollment data displayed. Operational data displayed for number of graduates.<br />
GLYNN FLETCHER,<br />
PRESIDENT<br />
EOS North America