Salina Tech earns Military Friendly Silver designation
For the seventh year in a row, Salina Area Technical College has been recognized as a Military Friendly® School by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM Jobs and Military Spouse magazines. This year, Salina Tech was awarded the Silver designation, putting it in the top [...]
Salina Tech sets spring enrollment record
While Salina Area Technical College has routinely set new fall enrollment records over the past several years, spring enrollment numbers have been quietly growing as well. For the spring 2023 semester, the college reached a record headcount of 1,055 students enrolled in a record 7,921 credit [...]
From psychologist to diesel technician: an unlikely career change proves possible
If you were to ask Samantha Ribaudo eight years ago where she saw herself in the future, it likely wouldn’t be here. She didn’t anticipate the greasy hands, safety glasses and welding gear. She didn’t anticipate enrolling at a technical college in Salina, Kansas, or living [...]
Salina Tech awarded $1.8 M grant, seeking matching funds for new building
Like most industries, manufacturing seems to change and adapt toward efficiency as technology evolves. A new program at Salina Area Technical College will prepare students for setting up and maintaining automated machinery — a skill in high demand in the greater manufacturing workforce. The Industrial [...]
New Tax Credit Program benefits Kansas Taxpayers
New Tax Credit Program benefits Kansas Taxpayers The Kansas Department of Revenue & Kansas Legislature has established the Community College & Technical College Contribution Tax Credit Program. The program will run from July 2022 through 2026. The credit shall equal 60% of the total amount [...]
Salina Tech Sets Enrollment Record
A decade-long streak of enrollment growth continues for Salina Area Technical College this fall, with the college again posting new records. According to data collected for the Kansas Board of Regents on the 20th day of fall classes, Salina Tech has 857 students, up five from [...]