Workforce Development
Training Lathe Enables Switching between Eight CNC Systems
The Concept Turn 60 from Emco Maier is a high-performance, PC-controlled, two-axis CNC turning machine designed to be ideal for industrial training.
Read MoreRenishaw Partners with Technical College in South Carolina
The partnership is intended to aid in developing engineers and machine operators in the region’s aerospace, power generation and automotive industries.
Read MorePre-Apprenticeship Partnership Graduates First Class of Students
Students completed courses in a variety of manufacturing areas, including blueprint reading and robotics.
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GF Machining Solutions Launches High School Apprenticeship Program
The plan is designed to offer a wage and benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.
Read MoreRetired Machinists in a Contingency Staffing Role?
Temporary hiring of retired machinists can enable shops to quickly and easily change capacity when business ebbs and flows.
Read MoreLogical Reasoning Is a Critical Skill
Sound reasoning is a skill. Training and practice are needed, but even a few lessons in logic can help.
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Lean Manufacturing Begins With Layout, Commitment
Sustainably streamlining production of a varied mix of low-volume work depends not only on a strategy tailored for job shops, but also on human drive and enthusiasm.
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Skills Training Strengthens Shops, Communities
A poverty-fighting nonprofit serves regional manufacturers as both a pipeline of fresh recruits and an incubator of existing talent.
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Hiring, Training and Supporting the Workforce in School and on the Job
Virginia’s Rolls-Royce Crosspointe plant shares its strategies for attracting, hiring and supporting its workers, while Danville Community College excels with its integrated machining education model.
Read MoreNIMS Expands Rules of Funding for Registered Apprenticeships
Sponsors may now apply for funding of new and expanding apprenticeship programs.
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