Gryphon Environmental welcomes students from Owensboro Community & Technical College on November 15th for a tour of the facility and information on electrical work.
Gryphon’s Director of Automation Engineering, Ryan Hobson, graduated from OCTC’s Industrial Electrical program in 2016.
“While participating in the program, I was inspired by the power of local community colleges to change the lives of so many people,” said Hobson. “A few years in a skilled trade program can easily lead to a career that offers a great life and a sense of accomplishment.”
Hobson has always wanted to give back to the school and credits his instructor Marty Higdon as the reason for his success.
“Last year I was invited to join the electrical program’s advisory board and help shape the future of the program,” said Hobson. “Marty and I remained best friends after graduating and he was always a source I could turn to for career and technical advice.”
Hobson, who has been involved in the hiring process in his position at Gryphon, said he always prefers to contact OCTC first, if possible, if the company is looking to add more workforce to its team. increase.
“We employ a few recent graduates in electrical and welding programs and in some cases a few who are still working their way through their degrees,” he said. “We currently have a young electrician in the final semester of an electrical program working part-time.”
Another way Hobson wants to give back to OCTC and the Daviess County community is by helping the program stay at the forefront of industrial automation and electrical technology.
“The industrial dryers we design and manufacture here in Owensboro are the most advanced on the market, utilizing cloud computing and monitoring equipment to provide our customers with real-time data and unparalleled remote control. We are ready to provide support,” Hobson said.
As an OEM manufacturer, Gryphon was well positioned to provide OCTC with demonstration and training equipment.
“The donated equipment is state-of-the-art and will allow students to work and learn on equipment that will be the standard 10 years from now, compared to 10 years ago,” said Hobson.
Hobson said working with OCTC will ensure that students graduate with not only sound principles of electrical engineering, but also the skills and experience of the in-demand technology.
