LeTourneau Technical Institute was created in part to educate and provide hands-on training to workers at R.G.'s manufacturing facility, LeTourneau Industries. For the first 10 years at LeTourneau Tech, students would spend three days a week working at LeTourneau Industries and another three days per week going to classes. The goal was to teach these workers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that they could apply in their jobs. Today, the Office of Industry Engagement's industry education programs seek to share LeTourneau University knowledge and expertise with industries to improve their workflows.
- LETU Robotics Training Center
- Experience the Future VR Workshop
- Driving Longview's Future Innovation Workshop
As the world moves toward more automation with robots in manufacturing and commerce, LeTourneau University and RG Research and Development recognize the need to make this technology more accessible to both workers and industries in East Texas. That is why we're excited to open the LETU Robotics Training Center. The Training Center provides robot programming training on robots from Yaskawa Motoman, the largest manufacturer of robotics automation systems.
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The LETU Robotics Training Center hosts YRC1000 Basic Programming w/ Arc Welding classes once per month. In the class, attendees learn materials handling and robotic welding on the YRC1000 in short, one-week courses. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, both students and industry professionals can earn their Yaskawa Motoman certificates of completion and get an introduction to robot programming and operation.
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Led by Dr. Jordan Schools, the Experience the Future VR Workshop will teach you more about what VR is currently doing for businesses and industries plus where it's going. Explore virtual reality, brainstorm applications, and see how companies are transforming with this immersive technology. This workshop is intended for business leaders from all industries as well as anyone interested in VR technology.
Workshop Key Info
Date: November 21, 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Great Room, Allen Family Student Center at LETU
Cost: $30 per person
At LeTourneau, we believe that Longview's economic strength is built on its world-class industries. To stay competitive, we must equip local leaders with the tools to innovate and win. That's why we invite you to this innovation workshop led by Chad McAllister.
At the Driving Longview's Future Innovation Workshop, you will:
- Learn about a clear and proven framework that helps you turn insights into market-ready solutions
- Use practical, hands-on tools like Design Thinking, Jobs-To-Be-Done, and the Business Model Canvas
- Apply AI techniques that speed up problem-solving and ideation
- Leave with an action mindset and an easy first step for low-risk innovation experiments
This workshop is intended for managers, directors, and leaders in Longview's manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries who drive efficiency, product development, or process improvement.
Workshop Key Info
Date: May 6, 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: LeTourneau University
Cost: $100 per person (includes lunch)
