Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) recently delivered hands-on Backhoe Operator Training for the City of Pittsburg at their operation facility. This specialized, on-site training equipped city employees with the skills needed to safely and effectively operate heavy machinery, enhancing their ability to maintain public infrastructure.
The City of Pittsburg’s City Manager, Clint Hardeman, shared positive feedback, stating, "We greatly appreciate the college’s ability to respond to our specific training needs. NTCC’s hands-on approach made the training highly effective and directly applicable to our team’s daily operations."
Jimmy Smith, Director of Continuing Education and Corporate Training at NTCC, emphasized the value of this type of community partnership. “Providing tailored training to local government entities, like the City of Pittsburg, strengthens the workforce and helps our communities thrive. We’re proud to be part of that process.”
NTCC’s Continuing Education and Corporate Training department offers a range of workforce development programs, from technical certifications to safety training. Businesses or municipalities interested in similar programs can contact the department at (903) 434-8134 to learn how NTCC can meet their training needs.
