Manufacturing Education Live at IMTS
At the Advanced Manufacturing Center at IMTS 2012, manufacturing instructor Craig Cegileski and his students from Eleva-Strum High School discussed "Filling the Skills Gap," a video complement to the September Modern Machine Shop cover story featuring the innovative (and thriving) manufacturing program at Eleva-Strum High School.
Part 1-Finding, Training and Retaining Employees
Before beginning your search, sit with your management team and list the non-machining skills, accomplishments and attributes you know someone must have to be successful at your company.
Training for More Efficient Cold Runner System Design
“The training I received from Beaumont taught me how to evaluate different runner design options for a given mold.”
The Training Dilemma and How to Address It
Consider this five-step process for managing employee training.
Workshops for Warriors
Francine Petrucci of B A Die Mold passed along to me information on a wonderful organization called Workshops for Warriors, which is a San Diego-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing free job training and certification to veterans.
An Innovative Approach to Employee Training
This mold manufacturer looked within its own talent pool to develop—and implement—a new apprenticeship program to address the skilled workforce challenge.
Webinar to Explore Digital Simulation Software
On November 14 at 2 p.m.
Able Electropolishing Awarded ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Chicago company serves domestic and international companies with metal electropolishing, passivating and titanium anodizing services
Fabtech Expands Education Program
More than 50 new educational sessions include expanded welding, management and lean manufacturing tracks.
Control Maker Certifies Education Institutions
FANUC FA America is now offering a Certified Education CNC Training Program.
Ten Ways to Prove ROI on Your Training Program
If you can’t prove a return on your training program—real learning that is adopted and applied— then you run the risk of having it cut back or even losing it.
See-Or Better Yet, Be a Part of-Manufacturing Across the USA
A day in the name of Manufacturing! October 5th has been dubbed Manufacturing Day and it was established to help improve the general public's perception of manufacturing--its careers and value to the U.S. economy. This day is set up for students, parents, educators, media, customers, suppliers and the community who will learn about real career opportunities, training and resources. In addition, manufacturers will learn about business improvement resources and services delivered through manufacturing extension partnerships.
