\u201cWe are extremely excited to partner with the North Carolina Textile Foundation and the Wilson College of Textiles in support of the Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management department. The college has recruited many of the best and brightest students and ITG and Burlington have benefited greatly from our relationship with both the students and the faculty,\u201d said Kenneth T. Kunberger, president & CEO of ITG and Burlington Foundation Trustee. \u201cWe believe that through this investment we have the ability to strengthen and expand the visibility of the TATM program within the industry and further enhance the skills and career readiness of its students to compete as future leaders and employees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Nancy L. Cassill, professor and interim department head, TATM, characterizes the gift as a game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a department and a College, we are committed to providing students with opportunities that develop the skills they need to succeed and be positive forces in the industry as soon as they begin their careers. The Model Internship program will allow for the creation of more of those chances and the extension of existing ones. It speaks to the \u2018Think and Do\u2019 philosophy that is NC State,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gift is indicative of the robust partnership that has existed between industry and the Wilson College of Textiles for decades, said Dr. David Hinks, interim dean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith more than $14 million in grants from more than 160 separate companies throughout the U.S. and the world, the Wilson College of Textiles is focused on assisting the textiles industry not only with providing future leaders, but also in aiding economic prosperity through textiles discovery and innovation,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are proud of our long-standing and close relationship with our innovative North Carolina partner, ITG, and we are especially grateful to Ken Kunberger and his team for providing this very generous gift. It will enable our fashion and textile management and design programs to move to the next level through enriching experiences that will help ensure our primary goal is achieved: student success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Burlington Foundation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Burlington Foundation was established in 1943 and will dissolve at the end of the year having provided charitable and philanthropic support for more than 70 years. Foundation grants are primarily directed to higher education and other organizations serving communities where large numbers of Burlington employees live and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About ITG<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

International Textile Group, Inc. (ITG) is a global, diversified provider of textile solutions across performance & specialty apparel fabrics, advanced uniform fabrics, technical commercial fabrics, and engineered automotive components. ITG\u2019s business units include: Burlington, Cone Denim, Safety Components, and Carlisle Finishing, as well as two R&D incubators \u2013 Burlington Labs and Cone 3D. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, and China. To learn more visit www.itg-global.com.<\/p>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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