Samuel Ginn College of Engineering establishes partnership with PeopleTec
Published: Sep 7, 2022 3:25 AM
By Carla Nelson
The Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has partnered with technology company PeopleTec to develop a master’s degree cohort program in engineering for interested and qualified employee-owners. The fall semester started on Aug 15, with 11 PeopleTec employee-owners enrolled in the program. The majority of those enrolled are pursuing a master’s degree in engineering management, focused on systems engineering or production innovation, while others are interested in a degree focused on cybersecurity, data science or mechanical engineering.
LuAnn Carpenter, the graduate program officer for the Master of Engineering Management Program, was involved in recruiting PeopleTec to the cohort program.
"We are thrilled to have this cohort partnership with PeopleTec and look forward to establishing a long-standing relationship," she said. "This partnership will offer PeopleTec the opportunity to help their employees thrive in their careers while recruiting outstanding graduate students with industry knowledge into our graduate program."
Andrea Lavender, PeopleTec’s HR operations manager, began working with Auburn’s college of engineering to create a unique online program catered to PeopleTec’s employee base. Executive Vice President Stan Pruett, an Auburn Engineering graduate himself, supported Lavender in developing the cohort program. Pruett said PeopleTec wants to provide employee-owners with a realistic option to further their career while maintaining the balance between work and home.
“We are always looking for new ways to support our employee-owners with continued professional development and education,” added PeopleTec CEO Terry Jennings. “We are excited about this partnership with Auburn’s college of engineering, and we are confident that this cohort program will enhance the technical and professional skills our employees provide to our customers.”
Steve Taylor, interim dean of Auburn Engineering, said PeopleTec is a valuable addition to the college’s growing list of industry partnerships.
“I look forward to welcoming PeopleTec employee-owners into the Auburn Engineering family and supporting their professional growth through our online degree programs,” Taylor said.
PeopleTec and Auburn Engineering’s online cohort program offers 10 degree options, tuition discounts and waived application fees. This cohort program is one aspect of PeopleTec’s Continuous Learning Program, a corporately funded initiative to provide technical and professional training and education opportunities to employee-owners.
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A cohort of PeopleTec employee-owners are pursuing master's degrees through the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. Pictured on back row (left to right): Matthew Garcia, Jason Mabry, Allan Pruett. Front row (left to right): Valerie Davenport, Elise Spivey, Jordan Parker, Jeff Hoy. Also pictured: Andrea Lavender. Not pictured: Brandon Chambers, Brandon Heard, Art Walthall, and Tasha Wiley.
