This is the most comprehensive report I’ve seen regarding #skillsgap numbers nationally. Source: The skills gap in U.S. manufacturing | Deloitte US | Manufacturing Industrial Products and ServicesContinue Reading
As SMI 2017 continues to rock, the News-Herald was kind enough to visit with the students on one of our shop tours! Read the article at the source: Students get tour of Fredon Corporation shop floor during all-girls manufacturing camp Continue Reading
Thank you WVIZ for covering our 2017 Summer Manufacturing Institute! Ohio has a long history as a manufacturing state. But to continue the tradition, the next generation needs to be ready and equipped to perform in the fast-changing manufacturing sector where today’s factories are cleaner and more dependent on technology than most of us yet...Continue Reading
Sounds like a great name for a children’s book, doesn’t it? But thanks to the NRL’s relationship with Craftsman Tools, AWT was able to pass along word of the Craftsman Rumble. Craftsman Tools has offered to twelve National Robotics League teams $2500 in a Craftsman Tools Grant for tools, storage and more – all these...Continue Reading
I just received a product update for a watch that I ordered. I wanted to share with you the update because it reveals a lot about the manufacturing process and also how the supply chain works – and it’s geared to an average parent that doesn’t know anything about manufacturing. Check out the summary here...Continue Reading
It was a great day and hope you all had as much fun as we did! We can’t possibly thank all of you enough but Lakeland Community College, MC Grover, Timeless Photography, Mr. Hamman, volunteers, and spectators – thank you all for making it a great day. Final Standings: Best Documentation: Kenston High School Best...Continue Reading
We thought this was interesting. “In the circular economy, products and by-products recirculate productively through reuse, remanufacturing, recycling and maintenance. Users of the Ohio Materials Marketplace can make or save money by finding a market for their unwanted materials and avoiding landfill tipping fees; buyers save money by having access to sellers’ discounted (or free)...Continue Reading
“Battle of the Skills Gap: The Present vs. the Future” The current skills gap is one of skilled labor. These are your welders, assembly workers, electricians, machinists, etc. These are the people that are currently retiring and leaving the industry. Read more at the source: Battle of the Skills Gap: The Present vs. the FutureContinue Reading
Article: “Proven Methods To Attract Local Talent To MROs” Jennifer Weinbrecht, Component Repair Technologies’ VP compliance, has a proven track record for building a local workforce. See how robotics competitions, becoming a recognized resource for schools, and promoting career pathways pay off. Read the rest at the source: Proven Methods To Attract Local Talent To...Continue Reading
