Campaign Leadership

“Having access to trained, qualified employees is an ongoing need for our company. We are pleased to invest in the technical school in Ashland to complement the programs that provide our central Missouri region with a skilled workforce.”  

Regional Account Executive, Ameren Missouri  

“I am excited to bring students in our community another option for education. Ranken works closely with industry to understand its exact needs and incorporates hands-on training in its coursework to ensure students are best prepared for the workforce.”  

Real Estate Manager, Orscheln Companies

“Few gifts, outside of education, can ensure a better future for people-many people, year in and year out. We can change people’s lives through giving, but education is the gift that empowers people to change their own.”  

“Investing in our workforce is key to laying the foundation for optimal partnerships between businesses and employees in our communities.” 

Executive Director, Callaway Chamber of Commerce

“Providing support to build the Ranken Technical College campus in Ashland, will take us one step closer to economic prosperity by developing the necessary workforce of the future.”

Executive Director, Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission

“Workforce development is essential to the economic vitality of Mid-Missouri. It’s a win-win endeavor for both students and employers. Students acquire real skills in high demand industries and employers gain access to a workforce with the knowledge and technical abilities needed for their businesses to thrive.”