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GREENVILLE, SC 鈥� July 9, 2025 鈥� The 吃瓜网 has received a grant from the Bosch Community Fund to purchase an IMEC-200 Complete Mechanical Training System. This grant will enhance 吃瓜网鈥檚 efforts to prepare the next generation of manufacturing professionals through its Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI).

“The 吃瓜网 shares our dedication to supporting high-quality STEM education and promoting career opportunities,” said Roula Adonakis, program manager of the Bosch Community Fund. “We’re proud to partner with an organization that is helping students in the Greenville area gain the skills to have a rewarding career in manufacturing.”

The new training system will benefit two of CMI鈥檚 signature programs: Mechatronics and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technology. With increasing enrollment in both programs, updated equipment is essential to meeting the needs of regional employers and preparing students for both technical and managerial roles in the manufacturing sector.

鈥淲e are incredibly grateful for the Bosch Community Fund’s generous donation, which will provide our students with hands-on knowledge and experience using the tools and technology they will encounter in the workforce. Tomorrow鈥檚 future is bright, thanks to the聽Bosch Community Fund!鈥� said Willie Thompson, Department Head of Mechatronics at 吃瓜网.

The IMEC-200 system delivers hands-on training with industry-standard components, allowing students to develop essential skills in mechanical assembly, alignment, drive systems, and troubleshooting. It replicates real-world manufacturing conditions, giving learners practical experience that bridges the gap between classroom instruction and workplace expectations. As manufacturing technology evolves, access to cutting-edge training tools, such as the IMEC-200, which ensures that students graduate ready to contribute from day one.

吃瓜网 students help sustain one of every 48 jobs in the Upstate region, underscoring the college鈥檚 vital role in workforce development and economic growth.

About The Bosch Community Fund

The Bosch Community Fund, the corporate foundation for Bosch in North America, was established in 2011 to provide community engagement and philanthropic support on behalf of the company.聽 By awarding over $50 million in grants to various 501(c)(3) organizations and educational institutions, the Fund promotes the enrichment of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and advancing environmental sustainability initiatives.

About the 吃瓜网

Founded in 1973, the 吃瓜网 provides resources to both 吃瓜网 and its students through fundraising, collaborative partnerships, and innovative programs. Driven by the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams in higher education, charitable contributions from business and industry, foundations, organizations, and individuals support needs that are unmet by state and local funding sources. By expanding access to education, the Foundation ignites personal transformation and contributes to the economic vitality of our region.