Lone Star College Foundation accepts donation to advance diesel technology training

Lone Star College North Harris News

Published on: December 08, 2015
The Lone Star College Foundation received a diesel transmission trainer donated by Allison Transmission and Stewart & Stevenson.The training equipment will be housed at LSC-North Harris and used to enhance the Industrial Diesel Technology program.We are pleased to accept this very generous donation, said Leah Goss, LSC chief advancement officer. We are very grateful to Allison Transmission and Stewart & Stevenson for their support of Lone Star College and are eager to get this highly-sophisticated training equipment into the hands of our students.Diesel transmission trainers enable students to learn how to troubleshoot and diagnose engine problems, disassemble and reassemble engines correctly, repair and overhaul engine components, and perform preventative maintenance and tune-ups.
This brings real world exposure to our students, said Tom Robertson, LSC-North Harris, Industrial Diesel Technology, director. We will use this equipment from front to back to help our students gain confidence when they enter the workforce.The U.S. Department of Energy is working with engine manufacturers and fuel suppliers to develop diesel engine technology to produce very low emissions of reactive nitrogen compounds and particulate matter. As lower emission diesel technology becomes a reality, diesel technologists with training in the new processes are needed.Dont put blinders on, advised Michael Jones, Allison Transmission, central region customer support manager to LSC Industrial Diesel students on hand at the presentation. There are great opportunities available to people interested in working in this very exciting industry.It is estimated there will be a shortage of 370,000 diesel technician workers by 2025, said Roy T. Allice, Stewart & Stevenson, director of training and technical services. Employees trained with these skills will be a valuable asset.The Industrial Diesel Technology program began at LSC-North Harris in March 2014. Since that time, 20 Industrial Diesel Technology certificates have been awarded and four Associate of Applied Science degrees have been earned. The program is ...

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