Workforce Development
Kata Practice for Scientific-Thinking Skill and Mindset
Toyota Kata begins with this assumption and asks: what are the practice routines that will help managers outside Toyota develop the necessary skills and mindset to lead fundamental change in their organizations?
Read More2017 May be Tipping Point for Skilled Labor Shortage
Through the use of technology and improved learning techniques, employers now have cost-effective educational options that were not available 15 years ago.
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Training the Next Generation: Precision Plus and Gateway Technical College Forge New Partnership
This new foundation serves as a platform to upskill faculty, develop strategic alignments with area employers and invest in facilities and equipment to allow for world-class student training.
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Teaming Up in the Swiss Shop
This company capitalizes on employee empowerment and creativity to strengthen the work environment, improve production numbers and exceed customer expectations.
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Trade Associations Stepping Up to Apprenticeship Plate
AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology is partnering with NIMS, the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, to support expansion of registered apprenticeships within manufacturing.
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Okuma and Chip Ganassi Host High School Students
Okuma and Chip Ganassi Racing gave high school students a behind–the-scenes tour of the race facility while discussing CNC machining technologies and careers.
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An Education-Focused Makerspace Offers Modern Day Shop Classes
Vocademy is an education-focused makerspace, providing classes on weekdays and making its machine tools and equipment available to other creative individuals on nights and weekends.
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Training the Next Generation: What Did You Do for Manufacturing Day this Year?
Manufacturing Day gives manufacturers an opportunity to open their doors to their communities, shed light on what manufacturing is and clear up any misconceptions regarding being a professional tradesperson in the modern age.
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PMPA Member Swissturn/USA Finds Success in Customer Investment and Employee Training
Swissturn’s facility makeover is just one of many ways the company increases the productivity and well-being of its employees.
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A Model for Machine Tool Training
Once a machine shop, now a training institute, this organization has an interesting and innovative approach to helping close the skills gap.
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