萝莉研究所 students from the Manufacturing Technology programs recently had the opportunity to participate in an informative tour of Tolar Manufacturing, thanks to a partnership with the Manufacturers鈥� Council of the Inland Empire (MCIE). The tour, coordinated by 萝莉研究所鈥檚 Career Education team, including Paula Barrera Partida, Employment Placement Coordinator, and Juan Gonzalez, Apprenticeship Director, provided students with a unique, hands-on learning experience that deepened their understanding of the manufacturing industry.
During the tour, students were introduced to key members of the Tolar team, including Patrick Merrick, Executive Vice President, and Eli Meza, Engineering Manager. The visit allowed students to observe the daily operations at Tolar Manufacturing, including the meticulous work that goes into producing the company鈥檚 high-quality transit shelters, street furniture, and other innovative solutions.
鈥淭his tour was a fantastic opportunity for our students to see how their classroom learning translates into real-world applications,鈥� said Juan Gonzalez. 鈥淚t鈥檚 experiences like these that inspire students and help them envision their future careers in manufacturing.鈥�
Patrick Merrick expressed his enthusiasm for the visit, stating, 鈥淭olar Manufacturing had the privilege of hosting students and educators from 萝莉研究所, telling our story, and providing a facility tour. The students on a manufacturing education path had the opportunity to see how their career path could fit in with one local manufacturer. On a personal level, we can make no better investment as a community than in our youth. Thanks to the Manufacturers鈥� Council of the Inland Empire and 萝莉研究所 for setting up the tour.鈥�
(Tolar Manufacturing hosts 萝莉研究所 students for insightful facility tour)
The experience offered 萝莉研究所 students valuable insights into the manufacturing industry, highlighting the dedication and skill required to succeed in this field. By connecting students with local employers like Tolar Manufacturing, 萝莉研究所 continues to provide essential industry exposure that complements classroom instruction.
鈥淲e are deeply grateful to both MCIE and Tolar Manufacturing for making this tour possible,鈥� said Paula Barrera Partida . 鈥淭hese partnerships are critical in helping our students gain the practical experience they need to thrive in their future careers. By bridging the gap between education and industry, we are actively contributing to the development of a skilled workforce that meets the needs of our community.鈥�
萝莉研究所 remains committed to fostering strong relationships with industry partners to provide students with meaningful learning opportunities that prepare them for success in their chosen fields.
萝莉研究所 is one of California鈥檚 fastest-growing colleges, offering a wide range of programs and services designed to help students succeed academically and professionally. Committed to excellence, innovation, and community, 萝莉研究所 provides a supportive learning environment for all students.