Workforce Development
Program Helps Shops Frame Training to Meet Their Needs
NIMS’ Smart Training Solutions is a framework for modernizing training to keep up with an ever-changing economy. It is flexible, accommodating and geared toward the needs of each individual organization.
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National Institute for Metalworking Skills Launches Employer Engagement Process
Five-step method establishes effective and focused on-the-job training in a short period of time.
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Attracting Shopfloor Talent: Four Questions to Ask Yourself
Here is food for thought to perhaps better pique the interest of young job seekers in joining your manufacturing company.
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NIMS Smart Training for Employers, Educators
IMTS 2022: NIMS’ “Smart Training Solutions” is flexible for any employer’s needs and is data driven to ensure that performance is measured and visualized.
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Can a Job Shop Benefit From a CNC Multi-Spindle? This One Does.
Although CNC multi-spindle machines are often dedicated to running one part or family of like parts, this Wisconsin job shop has found a way to make 20,000 parts per run its sweet spot for that equipment to better serve multiple customers.
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VIDEO: Emerging Leader Committed to Excellence
Ben Nikkel is committed to learning, leading and relationship building in his management role at Hirsh Precision Products.
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VIDEO: Emerging Leader is Much More than a CNC Programmer
This 30-year-old is a talented innovator, trainer, teacher and loyal hard worker, respected by all his co-workers at Norman Noble Inc. He’s the go-to employee when someone on the shop floor needs a problem solved.
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VIDEO: Mechanic-Turned Machinist Specializes in Workforce Development
According to 2022 Emerging Leader Ryan Cochran’s nominator, his biggest impact on BIllco Corp. has been his determination to hire, train and retain a younger generation of machinists.
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Motivated Leader Helps Others Improve Tech Skillsets
Emerging Leader Joel Antipuna Jr. worked his way up at Rosenberger North America with his hunger for more responsibility and his aptitude to comprehend the technical and leadership aspects of his job.
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VIDEO: Emerging Leaders’ Viewpoints on Training and Retention
The 2022 Emerging Leaders focus on new strategies for hiring, in-house training programs and retention plans for the young generation of workers as well as the valuable employees already in place.
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