Tuesday, September 18, 2007

ASIG Partners to Educate and Train the Future Aerospace Workforce

Little Rock, AR: September 18, 2007- Avionics & Systems Integration Group, LLC (ASIG) announced today that they have joined the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the Workforce Investment Board and other aviation and related industry organizations in partnership with Pulaski Technical College to meet the needs of aviation and associated industries in the Little Rock region through the U.S. Department of Labor Community-Based Job Training Program. “Our company feels strongly that these strategic partners are committed to the success of this demonstration project and are the right partners to ensure its success in growing the pool of qualified, skilled future aviation employees.” – Luke Ribich, Managing Director

ASIG has been a key industry participant in the strategic partnership that identified the capacity and challenges addressed in the grant funded program. As an employer partner with Pulaski Technical College for its U.S. Department of Labor Community-Based Job Training Program we have been, and will continue to be , involved in the strategic leadership and goal setting of the overall program, including:
  • Defining the program strategy and goals.
  • Identifying the needs and skills competencies.
  • Designing training approaches and curricula.
  • Implementing the program.
  • Contributing financial support and in-kind support.
  • Hiring qualified training graduates.

ASIG is committed to the project for the 36-month term and expects to sustain the partnership well beyond the project period. The Company expects to continue to contribute significantly to the partnership and its success.

ASIG performs integration engineering, certification & program management, PMA manufacturing including structural components, switching matrices, wire and cable harness assemblies and the installation of Communications, Navigation, Situational Awareness, Air Traffic Management and In Flight Entertainment equipment for aircraft & other air vehicles. Additionally, the Company performs research and development of emerging technologies in support of aircraft operations, maintenance, modification and repair for civil, commercial, government and foreign flight departments.

For additional information regarding ASIG's operating activities, product & services offerings contact Mr. Luke Ribich, Managing Director of ASIG, toll-free at (866) 890-ASIG x100 or via email at lribich@asigllc.com. – END OF RELEASE

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