Laird Noller, a well-established Topeka
business, is demonstrating their commitment to the Topeka community and to Topeka
Public Schools by offering unique learning experiences for both instructors and
students. TPS has formed a partnership with Laird Noller to offer exciting new educational
opportunities to its students. This partnership will allow the district’s
automotive instructors to attend training classes at the Ford training facility
in Kansas City and will provide assistance in developing Topeka Public Schools’
curriculum in the automotive area, among many other benefits.
Because of this training, TPS students will
be better equipped to meet the demands of the 21st century
workplace. In addition to more specialized training, students will have
opportunities to take tours, job shadow, participate in internships, and be
exposed to the most advanced technology available in automotive repair.
Laird Noller seeks to employ a well-trained
and well-educated workforce, and they’re taking proactive measures to make that
happen. Larry Robbins, Deputy Superintendant of Operations for Topeka Public
Schools, credits Laird Noller with being a good corporate citizen. “They’re exposing
students to career opportunities in their own backyard, where they can learn a
trade and be enticed to practice that career right here in Topeka, without
having to venture out into other parts of the state or country.”
This partnership is yet another unique
opportunity available to students at Topeka Public Schools. Westar, Valeo and
Stormont-Vail have also partnered with TPS to enhance the curriculum and provide
additional learning opportunities.
