Central Launches Manufacturing Technology Degree to Strengthen Kansas Workforce – Ad Astra Radio
Central Launches Manufacturing Technology Degree to Strengthen Kansas Workforce – Ad Astra Radio
Publish Date: 2026-03-26 12:26:00
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McPHERSON, Kan. (March 26, 2026) — As Kansas faces growing demand for skilled professionals in advanced manufacturing, Central Christian College of Kansas (CCCK) is launching a new Manufacturing Technology degree pathway designed to strengthen the state’s workforce while developing graduates who combine technical competence with professional character and leadership capacity.
The program will be housed within CCCK’s Bradbury School of Manufacturing & Innovation (BSMI), an academic enterprise established in partnership with the Bradbury Family Foundation. The BSMI serves as the College’s hub for manufacturing and technology education, aligning academic programs with industry needs and CCCK’s mission of providing a Christ-centered education for character.
“We have always believed that strong communities are built not just by industry, but by people of character,” said Diana Bradbury, Chair of the Bradbury Family Foundation. “This initiative creates opportunities for students to gain valuable skills while developing the values and resilience needed to thrive in life and work. We are honored to support a vision that continues the Bradbury tradition of innovation and community investment.”
College leadership emphasized the partnership as a strategic alignment of philanthropy, education, and workforce development. “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to connecting values-based education with real workforce needs,” said Dr. Lenny Favara, President of Central Christian College of Kansas. “Manufacturers across our region are looking for highly trained professionals prepared for modern production environments. This initiative is designed to meet that need. We are grateful to the Bradbury Family Foundation for helping make it possible.”
Regional leaders also underscored the importance of the initiative.
“McPherson County has long been a manufacturing leader in Kansas, and the creation of the Bradbury School of…
