ALLIANCE, Neb. - The Western Nebraska Community College Foundation received a donation from the Shane Aulick family to purchase a Freightliner Bucket Truck for the WNCC Powerline Construction & Maintenance Program in Alliance.

The truck came from Northwest Rural Public Power District. On Friday, WNCC President Greg Dart met with NRPPD, the Aulick family, Powerline Advisory Board members, faculty and students from the program.

"Thank you to the Shane Aulick family for this extremely generous donation," Dart said. "This truck will service the needs of the Powerline program for many years to come."

The Powerline program prepares students to enter the workforce as an apprentice lineman immediately upon graduation. There are three awards available in the program, including a certificate, a diploma, and an associate of applied science in Powerline Construction & Maintenance that can be completed in as little as 15 months.

“Powerline students and staff are extremely grateful for the donation of this bucket truck to add to our existing fleet," instructor Shane Homan said. "The addition of modern well-maintained equipment helps support the learning goals for our students, and it helps the College to control financial costs that come from needing high quality equipment.

"This program continues to be a successful part of WNCC, and much of our success is because of wonderful donors and our Powerline Advisory Board. I personally want to thank all parties that have been involved in this donation and a heartfelt thank you to the Shane Aulick family.”