Workforce Development
Index Develops Training Program for Junior Technicians
Although the current training class is made up of individuals pursuing a career change, Index plans to expand the ITDP later this year to include internships and apprenticeships for current high school students and recent graduates.
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Star Cutter Awarded Workforce Development Funding for Employee Training
Three Star Cutter Co. subsidiaries received funding from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity-Workforce Development (LEO-WD) through the Michigan Works! Agency to cover a wide range of training for its employees.
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Educational Offerings at PMTS
Technical presentations and on-the-show-floor, booth demonstrations can lead you to discover new ideas to help your shop become more efficient and profitable.
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Gift a 3D Printer to an Employee?
Some shops have purchased inexpensive polymer 3D printers for their operations. Does it make sense to take this a step further and give (or loan) a sharp young employee one to experiment with at home? This small investment could pay off for your shop in different ways.
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Manufacturing Skills Training: Virginia Martinez and Laiken Carrillo
Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: A precision machining career starts with skills. Virginia and Laiken share their journey and how they help prepare the next generation.
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Virtual Controller Service Helps Overcome Accounting Labor Shortage
The service aids companies that may be falling behind in their month-end closing and financial reporting due to a lack of qualified accounting professionals.
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Training Is More Than a Skills Upgrade
Training is more than a skills upgrade. Training is a process that creates a virtuous cycle for your performers, culture and shop. Why do we train? Why do we need to train?
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DMG MORI Partners With Illinois Tech to Open Chicago Training Center
The partners hope to play a critical role in preparing the workers needed to revive the advanced manufacturing industry in the U.S., including the semiconductor industry.
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4 Tips for Building an Effective Machining Apprenticeship Program
Developing the right apprenticeship program can be one of the best things a machine shop can do for itself and for the future of manufacturing. Here are key “do’s” and “don’ts” to follow.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 112: PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcasts — Business/Continuous Improvement/Workforce
PMPA’s Speaking of Precision podcasts can be found on major platforms or on PMPA.org.
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