Mobile Ambulance Simulator Brings Life-Saving Training to Polk County
Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is proud to celebrate a major milestone in rural workforce development with the delivery of a state-of-the-art mobile ambulance simulator to the Texas State University System – Polk County Center. This exciting advancement was made possible through the Texas Workforce Commission’s Rural Training Lab (RTL) Grant.
This cutting-edge simulator is more than just a piece of equipment—it is the foundation of a new Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program that will be offered through Lamar Institute of Technology at the Polk County Center. Designed to deliver immersive, hands-on training, the simulator will help equip local residents with the critical skills needed to meet the growing demand for emergency medical professionals in Polk County and surrounding areas.
The initiative is a collaborative effort among Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas, Lamar Institute of Technology, and the Texas State University System – Polk County Center. Through the RTL Grant, Workforce Solutions was able to fund the purchase of the simulator along with essential medical supplies—bringing high-impact, turnkey training directly to the community.
“The delivery of this ambulance simulator is more than just an equipment drop—it’s an investment in the lives of Polk County residents and the future of emergency response in rural communities.” — Dr. Ty Cauthen, Executive Director, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas
The RTL Program was created to address the unique workforce challenges faced by rural Texas communities. This new EMT training initiative is a powerful example of how strategic partnerships can transform workforce readiness and expand access to life-saving career opportunities where they’re needed most.
Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas remains committed to innovative, community-focused solutions that build a stronger, more resilient workforce—one initiative at a time.
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