{"id":227844,"date":"2026-03-26T12:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/central-launches-manufacturing-technology-degree-to-strengthen-kansas-workforce-ad-astra-radio\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:45:10","slug":"central-launches-manufacturing-technology-degree-to-strengthen-kansas-workforce-ad-astra-radio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/central-launches-manufacturing-technology-degree-to-strengthen-kansas-workforce-ad-astra-radio\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Launches Manufacturing Technology Degree to Strengthen Kansas Workforce \u2013 Ad Astra Radio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Central Launches Manufacturing Technology Degree to Strengthen Kansas Workforce \u2013 Ad Astra Radio<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-03-26 12:26:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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McPHERSON, Kan. (March 26, 2026) \u2014<\/strong> 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\u2019s workforce while developing graduates who combine technical competence with professional character and leadership capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n

The program will be housed within CCCK\u2019s Bradbury School of Manufacturing & Innovation (BSMI), an academic enterprise established in partnership with the Bradbury Family Foundation. The BSMI serves as the College\u2019s hub for manufacturing and technology education, aligning academic programs with industry needs and CCCK\u2019s mission of providing a Christ-centered education for character.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have always believed that strong communities are built not just by industry, but by people of character,\u201d said Diana Bradbury, Chair of the Bradbury Family Foundation. \u201cThis 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.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

College leadership emphasized the partnership as a strategic alignment of philanthropy, education, and workforce development. \u201cThis partnership reflects a shared commitment to connecting values-based education with real workforce needs,\u201d said Dr. Lenny Favara, President of Central Christian College of Kansas. \u201cManufacturers 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.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regional leaders also underscored the importance of the initiative.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMcPherson County has long been a manufacturing leader in Kansas, and the creation of the Bradbury School of…<\/span><\/p>\n

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