MATC Selects Shannon Lippold for Distinguished Service Award

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Lippold forged collaborative partnership between MATC and Johnson Controls

MILWAUKEE – (April 8, 2008) – Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) has named Shannon Lippold of Johnson Controls, Inc. the recipient of the All-Trades Apprenticeship Distinguished Service Award. The award is presented annually to someone whose work exemplifies the type of corporate partnership MATC seeks to enhance instruction in the trade professions. Each year, a college committee submits award recommendations to MATC president Darnell Cole for approval.

"We are honored to have Mrs. Lippold as our 2008 Distinguished Service Award recipient,” said Dr. Darnell Cole, president of MATC. “Her enthusiasm has helped us develop a strong partnership with Johnson Controls."

By spearheading collaborative programs between Johnson Controls and select educational institutions, Lippold has been instrumental in engaging a new generation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) workers.

As operations program manager at Johnson Controls, Lippold oversees two programs promoting technical education – CareerConnect and the Future Hires Program. Through CareerConnect, Johnson Controls donates resources and tools to partnering schools, including MATC, to simulate the work environment and enhance the program curriculum. Students enrolled in HVAC programs at CareerConnect partner colleges are also eligible for the Future Hires Program. Launched in 2007, the program guarantees jobs with Johnson Controls for select, exceptional students.

The overall goal of these programs is to meet the growing needs of the HVACR industry by increasing the number of skilled program graduates entering the workforce. According to employment projections reported by the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, the total number of HVACR-related skilled trade positions will jump from 291,000 in 2006 to more than 317,000 by 2016.

[an error occurred while processing this directive] The award will be presented on April 9 at MATC’s all-trades apprenticeship banquet. The annual event recognizes apprentice program graduates and celebrates MATC's critical partnerships with local businesses and trade unions. This year, MATC will honor 202 apprentice graduates, including 37 graduates from HVAC trades.

About Milwaukee Area Technical College
The largest technical college in the state, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a key driver of the economy in southeastern Wisconsin. MATC offers 200 degrees, diplomas, certificates and apprenticeships, plus nearly 400 transfer options leading to bachelor’s degrees. A large pre-college program enables people to complete high school and prepare for higher learning. The Office of Corporate Learning provides customized training to incumbent workers. More than 53,000 students per year attend the college’s four campuses, numerous evening centers and community-based sites, or learn online. Overwhelmingly, MATC graduates build careers and businesses right here at home. Visit www.matc.edu.

About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.

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