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  • Good business is simple. It is about growing the bottom line. Washburn Tech is helping area companies do just that, serving as the connection between education, industry training and the workforce.

    If personal growth is your goal, Washburn Tech offers a variety of continuing education programs to either enhance your job skills, change your career path or enrich your personal life.

    • Already in the workforce - If you are in the workforce, our courses help you stay current with technology or train for a career move.
    • Business owners - If you are a business owner, we can equip your employees with the custom training they need to help your company succeed.
    • Learn something new - Maybe you just want to learn something you have always wanted to know. Washburn Tech provides high-quality courses that are convenient and affordable. If you don’t know where to begin, utilize our skills assessment tools to identify the training that is right for you.
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    Advisory Committees

    • Each Washburn Tech program has an advisory committee comprised of experts and business leaders in our local community.
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    Custom Training

    • Most companies have needs that are specific to their workforce. Partner with Washburn Tech to create custom training for your employees.
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    • Whether you are learning a new career or bumping your current skills to a higher level, Washburn Tech is here to help!
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    Hire a Graduate

    • Post job openings and hire a Washburn Tech graduate. Or if you're looking for a new job opportunity, this is a great place to start.
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    Business & Industry Center

    Washburn Tech’s Business & Industry Center team shares a vast wealth of knowledge and real-world experience. Team members come from varied sectors of the workforce including business, education and government. Together, we can combine our resources and expertise to optimize the skills of your employees and the success of your company.
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    Mark Stock, Director

    Mark earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Kansas. He has spent his career in the public service sector, working on the city, county and state levels of government. A native of Troy, Kan., Mark started his professional career in Doniphan County where he held many positions including economic development director and executive director of the Doniphan County Chamber of Commerce. Since moving to Topeka, Mark has worked for the City of Topeka as an economic development specialist and for the state in the Kansas Department of Administration and Kansas Wildlife and Parks. Most recently, Mark served as Shawnee County Assistant Election Commissioner from 2012 until the summer of 2021.

    Mark is a member of the 2016 Class of Leadership Greater Topeka. He has served on the Topeka City Employees Credit Union Board of Directors and been a member of the Kansas County Clerks & Election Officials Association as well as the International Association of Government Officials. He enjoys hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and spending time with family - especially his grandchildren.

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    Meet the Team

    Educational opportunities through our Business & Industry Center are facilitated by a group of talented instructors and industry professionals.

    • Teresa Vasquez, Sr. Administrative Assistant
    • Richard Anderson, Custom Trades Specialist
    • Alanna Becerra, Health Occupations Training Specialist
    • Darrin Dillingham, Automotive Training Specialist
    • Mike Evenson, Commercial & Heavy Construction Specialist
    • Nancy Hutzell, Office Training Specialist
    • Ed Keating, AST Custom Training Specialist
    • John Lemon, Cabinet/Millwork Training Specialist
    • Dennis Mergenmeier, AST Custom Training Specialist
    • Robert Oswald, Automotive Training Specialist
    • David Peralta, AST Custom Training Specialist

    Our Business Partners

    Washburn Tech’s Business & Industry Center provides training that is as different as the types of businesses we serve. We also team up with worldwide corporations to ensure our programs meet industry standards and turn out graduates who are needed in the workforce.

    Construction

    • Case Construction
    • The Victor L. Phillips Company

    Energy

    • Evergy

    Government

    • City of Topeka
    • GO Topeka

    Health Care

    • Stormont-Vail Health Care
    • University of Kansas Health System St. Francis campus

    Manufacturing

    • Bimbo Bakery
    • Frito-Lay
    • Goodyear
    • Hills Pet Nutrition
    • Innovia
    • Mars Chocolate North America
    • PTMW, Inc.
    • Smuckers

    Service Industry

    • NC3
    • Snap-on Tools
    • Trane Corporation

    Conference Center

    Washburn Tech's Conference Center hosts numerous community events throughout the year. We work with many area partners to provide the meeting and event space they need to be successful.
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