b'Robert & Gwen Tyler Honored by Cowley College Robert and Gwen Tyler will beleverage opportunities to provideThere is a ripple effect when honored this August when the newlymuch-needed training for our region.diverse trade skills go unfilled, Dr. constructed Cowley College CareerThe new Tyler Technical EducationMichelle Schoon said. From home and Technical Education buildingCenter will produce a more skilledand commercial construction to the becomes the Tyler Technicalworkforce for the region and createoil fields, and from manufacturing Education Center. The Tylersmeaningful employment. Thoseto electric companies, the economy leadership gift of $2,000,000 tograduating and being certified fromis slowed when businesses can not Cowley College has made the projectthe new center will be qualifiedfind qualified employees. This project possible. The Cowley College Board offor some of the best-paying jobs increates employmenta professionTrustees approved this new name at itsthe region, said Cowley Collegefor hundreds, builds businesses, and May board meeting.Foundation Board Chair Mikegrows the economy. Words can not adequately expressMunson.We are still engaging alumni, our thanks and gratitude to theAccording to Cowley Collegefriends, businesses, and foundations Tylers, said Dr. Michelle Schoon,Foundation President and CEO Dr.to help complete the Tyler Technical College President. Their leadershipKori Gregg, the Tylers leadershipEducation Center campaign, said gift helped leverage a $4 million ARPAgift gave legitimacy and energy to theDr. Kori Gregg. Seldom does the grant from the State of Kansas andcampaign. Foundations, individuals,college have a capital project of this created the energy needed to pushand businesses have been encouragedimportance. For decades to come, towards $8 million for the project.and inspired by the fundraisingstudents and the regional economy As the Founder of Husky Liners,campaign. Now they know who lit thewill benefit. We are thankful for all the based in Winfield, Kansas, Robertfuse, said Gregg about the Tylers gift.donors who have chosen to invest in Tyler became an industry leader inTo date, we have raised $7.8 million.this important endeavor manufacturing automotive aftermarketThe facility is a significant investmentA grand opening celebration has products designed to protect cars andin the future of Cowley Collegebeen scheduled for August 16th, 2024, trucks inside and out. Tyler believesstudents and the community at large.at 3:00 p.m. at the Tyler Technical the new technical center will provideBy providing access to high-qualityEducation Center on the main campus opportunities to build a skilled localcareer and technical education, theof Cowley College. and regional workforce. We needcenter will create a pipeline of skilled more students who want to enter theprofessionals who will drive economic skilled workforce, Tyler said. Wegrowth, innovation, and success in the hope this gift will help the collegeregion.'