Building Bridges to Success: How the Los Angeles County Sanitation District Supports WHCL Engineering

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts donated $30,000 to the West Hills College Lemoore’s Engineering scholarship program in the 2022-2023 academic year. This is unsurprising, as the Sanitation Districts have long supported the college’s Engineering program. The funds from this donation will go a long way in helping the future success of students pursuing a career in Engineering.

The Sanitation Districts regularly hire interns from WHCL to work at their state-of-the-art composting facility near Kettleman City. These internships provide invaluable hands-on experience and exposure to the real-world applications of the Engineering concepts that students learn in the classroom. The Sanitation Districts have been impressed with the quality of students from the West Hills College Lemoore's Engineering program and have made it a priority to continue supporting it.

The $30,000 annual donation will continue towards the Engineering scholarship program at West Hills College Lemoore. This scholarship program provides financial support to students pursuing a degree in Engineering. Scholarships like these can significantly impact students' lives, allowing them to focus on their studies and achieve their academic goals without the added stress of financial hardship.

"We recognize the importance of supporting the next generation of engineers, and we believe that the Engineering program at West Hills College Lemoore is helping to prepare students for successful careers in the field," said Martha Tremblay, the Sanitations Districts’ Assistant Chief Engineer, and Assistant General Manager. "We are honored to be able to contribute to their academic and professional pursuits."

"We are grateful to the Sanitation Districts for their continued support of our Engineering program," said West Hills College Lemoore President James Preston. "Their donations help provide our engineering students with the resources they need to achieve their academic and professional goals."

The West Hills College Lemoore's Engineering program has a strong reputation for producing talented and successful graduates. The program provides students with a solid foundation in Engineering concepts and practical experience through internships and other hands-on opportunities. The program is designed to prepare students for successful careers in Engineering, and the support from organizations like the Sanitation Districts only helps to enhance that preparation.

The Sanitation District donation to the West Hills College Lemoore's Engineering scholarship program is a testament to their commitment to supporting the academic and professional pursuits of students in the field of Engineering. Their ongoing support of the college's Engineering program is an excellent example of how organizations can impact students' lives and the industry's future. This donation will help financially support students pursuing a degree in Engineering and ultimately help ensure the continued success of the field.

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