Skanska Donates $50K for Collin College Construction Lab Sponsorship

January 19, 2023 Today, the Collin College Foundation honored a major gift from construction firm Skanska during a dedication ceremony with company executives, college officials, and foundation representatives. The company donated $50,000 as a sponsor for the Construction Lab at Collin Colleges Technical Campus in Allen.

The gift is a milestone for the college as the foundation expands the naming rights program into sponsorships for high-profile labs in technical programs. Skanska is the first construction firm to sign on. Skanska's gift will support students through the Construction Management Excellence Fund.

The construction industry in North Texas is booming, but labor is in short supply. This gift is special because Skanska stepped forward to be part of the solution. Collin College president Dr. Neil Matkin said. Skanska was an invaluable partner for the college when we were building new campuses, and we continue to benefit from the company's innovation. We are thrilled to celebrate Skanska's generosity to our students.

The college debuted new associate degree and certificate programs in construction in 2018. Since then, the college has also added a new bachelors degree in construction management.

Our partnership with Collin College runs deep. We are continually impressed by the students who graduate from Collin, and we want to do our part to help empower those who choose to pursue careers in the construction industry, executive vice president and general manager of Skanska North Texas Dennis Yung said. Through our commitment to the school and passion for building strong talent, we hope to play a part in the economic wellbeing of these students, our community, and our industry.

 

The Collin College Foundation is the 501(C)(3) non-profit fundraising arm of Collin College, providing student scholarships and supporting the colleges vision of delivering a brighter future for its students and communities. Last academic year, the foundation raised more than $2.6 million and awarded students more than $900,000 in scholarships.

Collin College serves more than 57,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.