National Park College (NPC) welcomed employees from TRIUMPH last week as they presented
the College with a forklift donation. TRIUMPH donated a Hyster H30XL forklift with
an estimated market value of $6,500.
The College plans to house the forklift in the Marine Technology Center, where it
will be used to move boat motors and other equipment.
General Manager for TRIUMPH, Katie Wilson explained that growing mechanical aptitude
and expanding interest in mechanical fields is an important goal for building a quality
workforce. She said, “TRIUMPH is proud to donate this piece of equipment to help the
students have a more hands on learning experience. Helping National Park College and
this program to be more successful in turn helps our future workforce be more successful.”
Marine instructor, Delmar Hunter said, "The donation of a forklift from TRIUMPH is
going to help our students and program in ways that wouldn't normally be visible.
It will help us organize the shop area, move boats in and out of the shop, and lift
engines into test tanks. We also plan to teach a forklift class and certify students
to drive forklifts. This will make them more employable, since most marine shops use
forklifts to move boat inventory."
Pictured left to right are Jonathan Rucker, Bill Allison, John Hogan, Steve Trusty,
Jeff Owen, Katie Wilson, Wesley Harbour, Wade Derden, Delmar Hunter, and Barry Ballard.
TRIUMPH Product Support in Hot Springs, Arkansas is an FAA approved aircraft repair station specializing in the maintenance, repair and overhaul solutions of aircraft structures and nacelles for military, commercial and regional markets.
National Park College was established in 1973 and is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The College enrolls over 7,000 credit and non-credit students per year. NPC is a comprehensive two-year institution offering associate degrees and certificates as well as continuing education, community services and workforce training.
