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| (From L to R) Mr. Tang Qingru, dean of the Aviation Engineering College at CAFUC, Dr. John Walstrum, president of Clover Park Technical College, Mr. Xiaoyong Zheng, president of the Civil Aviation Flight University of China, and Bruce Lachney, chairman of the CPTC Board of Trustees exchange gifts after signing a memorandum of agreement Dec. 6 between the two universities to continue their collaboration in aviation technician training. |
CPTC, Chinese University solidify partnership
LAKEWOOD,
Wash. – A relationship between two schools, miles apart, but working toward a similar
goal was strengthened Dec. 6 when two presidents signed an agreement to
continue their partnership to train aviation engineers for China.
Dr.
John Walstrum, president of Clover Park Technical College, and Zheng Xiaoyong,
president of the Civil Aviation Flight University of China, signed an agreement
to continue to collaborate on aviation technician training.
The
two schools have created a pathway where Chinese students can attend CPTC’s
Aviation Maintenance Technician program, acquiring an associate of applied
science degree, and then go on to complete their bachelor of engineering degree
in aviation at CAFUC.
During
the delegation from CAFUC’s visit to CPTC, they were treated to a comprehensive
tour of the South Hill campus of CPTC located just outside Puyallup. The group
also spent time speaking with their students who are currently attending CPTC
and spoke with administrators and staff in the Aviation Maintenance Technician
program.
“The
presence of these students on our campuses enriches Clover Park Technical
College in many ways. They provide us with a new appreciation of their culture
and expand both staff and students’ appreciation of diversity,” said Walstrum.
“We have a strong relationship with CAFUC and are pleased to continue this
beneficial program to provide quality U.S.-based training to these students that
will enrich their education when they return to China.”
CPTC
is currently hosting the seventh group of students from CAFUC during the Fall
2012 Quarter. Those students, once complete with their training, will return to
China to complete their bachelor’s degree.
“In
China, there have been significant and rapid changes in the civil aviation
industry and the demand for aircraft maintenance technicians that are qualified
to work on foreign airplanes is dramatically increasing,” said Yuko Chartraw, a
specialist in CPTC’s International Education Program. “So far, 14 students have
graduated from our AMT program.”
About Clover Park Technical
College:
Clover
Park Technical College offers more than 45 career training degree and
certificate programs in the areas of business, computer information and
technology, health sciences, manufacturing, construction and trades, multimedia
design, and personal care services. The
college also offers certification, online and distance learning, as well as
continuing education courses.
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