Mesquite celebrates opening of skilled training classrooms

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The grand opening of two new skilled training lab classrooms for Entry-Level Air-Conditioning Technology and Medical Assisting was celebrated at the rural campus in Mesquite. These programs are designed to provide training in high-demand fields, offering local residents opportunities to start new careers or enhance their skills with stackable college credits.

Distinguished guests attended the event, including Congressman Steven Horsford, NSHE Regent Laura Perkins, College of Southern Nevada Acting President Dr. William Kibler, VP of North Las Vegas Campus Dr. Clarissa Cota, VP of Academic Affairs Dr. James McCoy, VP of Student Affairs Dr. Juan Avalos, AVP of Academic Affairs Dr. Dan Corsi, City of Mesquite Mayor Al Litman, Mesquite Councilwoman Karen Fielding, The Frias Trust team, George Gault from Mesquite Works, faculty and staff members, and community partners.

Carol Kolson and her team from the Mesquite NV Chamber of Commerce facilitated the ribbon-cutting portion of the event.



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