Safety Council of East Texas presents $1,000 to students

Courtesy Photo Kilgore College students Mary Landers and Grey Liner with Richard Crutcher (Department chair: Business, Management & Safety), Ron Carter (Safety Council of East Texas board member) and Charles Blalack (Instructor: Occupational Safety & Health Technology). Founded in 1991 under the premise of providing regulatory compliance training to the manufacturing industry, the Safety Council of East Texas has taken its approach to another level.

Board member Ron Carter said that the council is still proactive in its strategies and council members are providing information to potential safety industry employees prior to graduation.

Carter addressed 20 students enrolled in KC's occupational safety and health class, providing pointers and insight on securing a place in the safety industry. He also presented $500 scholarships to Mary Landers and Gregory Liner, both students with strong academic standing and involvement within the industry.

"We want to congratulate these students for their hard work and help them as much as we can in pursuing careers in the safety industry," Carter said.

Topics discussed included identifying career preferences such as safety inspector, safety manager, industrial hygiene, construction and manufacturing. Carter also placed a great emphasis on obtaining a degree, preparation for travel or relocation, the art of communication and tips on resumes and interviews.