Commission backs development of regional maintenance credential with Manhattan Tech

Oct 31, 2025

Manhattan Area Technical College and Riley County staff will draft a proposal for a regional, noncredit credential aimed at filling persistent maintenance and operations vacancies. Commissioners agreed by consensus to let staff and the college develop curriculum, recruitment and cost‑sharing details and to return a formal MOU for legal review.

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Commissioners on Oct. 30 agreed by consensus to let county staff and Manhattan Area Technical College (Manhattan Tech) develop a regional, noncredit credential and training consortium intended to fill long‑running vacancies in maintenance and operator roles.

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