Timothy Reading, Harris Products Group District Manager, and Chris Crooke, HVAC R Teacher with Grayson County Public Schools, pose with the students from Grayson County High School.
Grayson County CATE Center hired Chris Crooke, HVAC R professional with more and he began new program to introduce students to these fields.
Crooke, believed that technical education could make big difference in the lives of Grayson County students..
He knew the preparation for employment is hands-on experience with technology, so he and the school developed new 2,500-square foot space that includes four workstations created to provide the needed training.
Harris Products, the in the equipment and alloys used in brazing, soldering, welding, cutting, heating and gas control, serves HVAC R and plumbing markets.
company committed to helping young people who want to learn technical skills, Harris responded to Crooke's request with donation of portable torch kits, air fuel torches, gloves, goggles, and brazing and soldering alloys.
In November 2019, Timothy Reading, Harris Products Group District Manager, traveled to Grayson County to set up the equipment and gave them demonstrations for using the products...
Harris Products Group understands the critical need to train students so they have brazing and soldering skills to meet employer needs and for our country to remain competitive, said Reading..
There's lot for these students to learn about brazing and soldering including how to set up the best flame, how to choose.
Reading and Crooke agree that providing students with the proper resources and hands-on experience is invaluable to prepare them for good paying jobs and can have far-reaching benefits..
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