Amarillo College Women in Industry event showcases technical career opportunities

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo College hosted the Women in Industry event today to showcase technical career opportunities.

The event allowed women to learn about technical career programs like aviation, welding, law enforcement, fire protection, automotive technology, auto collision, diesel mechanics, truck driving, machining and industrial technology.

Women representing industry partners and affiliates such as Pantex, Amarillo Gear, Premier Truck Group, AC Police Department and the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation attended to provide inside on their experiences in the industry.

“Historically, male-dominated fields that require two-year technical degrees and certificates, like automotive, machining and so many others, offer high-paying jobs and, in some cases, faster career advancement than non-technical two-year degrees,” said Ryan Francis, coordinator of AC’s Workforce Innovation Network.

“Amarillo College fully supports and empowers women to explore and pursue these non-traditional technical degrees and career paths,” he said.