Levil Technology and FANUC America Corporation, a global leader in CNC systems, visited the Advanced Manufacturing program at Van Buren Tech today to highlight the impressive work of instructor Gabe Kooyers. They are showcasing how Gabe prepares students for success by training them on industry-standard FANUC controls, giving them a competitive edge before they even graduate from high school.
Michelle Leon, Operations Manager at Levil Technology, shared how impressed she was by the diversity in the classroom, especially the number of young women enrolled. She emphasized the importance of encouraging more women to pursue careers in STEM and noted that this program is making meaningful progress toward that goal. She also commended Gabe for getting youth excited about manufacturing and for teaching the practical skills that companies like Levil Technology value in the workforce.
Advanced Manufacturing students Lola Vandermarkt from South Haven High School, Emma Hackenberg from Lawton High School, and Samuel Rose from South Haven High School were interviewed for the upcoming video feature. We are proud of the real-world training our students receive and the strong industry partnerships made possible by instructors like Gabe Kooyers.