Education
Think Big to Narrow Down Your True Markets
“The educational training, resources and system of prospecting for new accounts were the most valuable things that came from working with MMTC.”
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Training Initiative’s "Mold VS Machine" Approach Boosts Moldmaker/Molder Relationship
“Understanding mold design helps molders understand the limitations as well as the possibilities in mold design. Molders can ask constructive and critical questions with knowledge, and also conjure recommendations and make suggestions for improving designs.”
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It's Time to Defend the Integrity of Moldmaking Skills
A highlight of the first day of the AMBA Convention in Schaumburg yesterday was some very important and interesting news. "It is time to defend the integrity of the skills it takes to work in this industry." These are the words of Ryan Pohl of Expert Tech Training who introduced the AMBA's new initiative: standardized testing for moldmakers and CNC machinists.
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Hyundai WIA Aids Training Efforts
I was thrilled to learn that Hyundai WIA has loaned two machines to be used in an apprenticeship program at Finger Lakes Community College when I popped into company HQ earlier this week to attend an expo they were hosting.
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Be a Part of the Future of Manufacturing: Win a Scholarship!
I blog often about the skilled workforce dilemma and training the nation’s young people. ThomasNet must agree with me, for they just launched a North American Manufacturing Scholarship program.
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Right Skills Now!
Looking for the rights skills now ... then look no further than the Right Skills Now--rapid ready training for manufacturing.
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How EDM Training Can Boost Productivity
Even the shortest of training sessions provide the opportunity to recover any costs incurred in a very short time.
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Currier Plastics Jumps on the Education Bandwagon!
Custom plastics molder Currier Plastics just received a grant by the state Department of Labor to train its employees in all things lean manufacturing.
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Time to Spring into Action
It seems to me that winter is as good a time as any to hunker down and think about all the ways your shop has improved within the past year--whether that is increased technology investment, advanced processes, better delivery times, improved quality, an updated business plan, a broader customer base, a solid training program, commitment to industry development--then spring into action and consider giving your company the recognition it deserves. Read on.
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