Wayne Allison, a 1993 graduate of the diesel and heavy equipment repair program, came to TVC with little knowledge of the industry he wants to work in. His ultimate goal is to be a fleet maintenance director. And Zena Kasak, a mother returning to school, also says TVC offers opportunities to gain new skills, one step at a time. I began by being a part-time student taking classes to upgrade my computer skills. Now I'm a full-time student pursuing an applied business degree, Kasak said.
Women can repair heavy equipment engines and men do make good child care workers.
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