Workforce Development
You Made That?
On October 7, more than 65 attendees, including students, teachers, counselors, parents and others, enjoyed a firsthand look at what manufacturing IS today versus what it’s not.
Read MoreSPE Foundation Awards Scholarships to Students Entering Industry
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has announced the winners of the 2016 scholarship program.
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Connecting Educators with Industry
Connecting more educators with industry is probably what the title of my should say – at least for the American Mold Builders Association’s Chicago Chapter, which has been working for three or more years on new ways to promote moldmaking as a career.
Read MoreA Look at the New Department of Labor Overtime Rule
With this new rule, it seems like a good time to go back to the basics and review what the FLSA requires of employers, what liability can result from not complying with the FLSA, and what you can do to avoid liability and make sure your exempt employees are really exempt.
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A Temp Turnover Solution
Some mold builders, especially those also involved in molding, use temporary labor. And this comes with a challenge: turnover. What's needed is a retention strategy that considers everything from pay to open communication.
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Manufacturing Day is an Opportunity for our Industry
How are you celebrating our national day, Manufacturing Day, this year? October 7 marks the fifth year since Manufacturing Day was established in the US, Canada and Mexico, and the mold manufacturing industry should embrace the opportunity to spread the message that moldmaking is cool!
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Labor Day: Honoring American Workers
It’s Labor Day – the first Monday in September – and the US is recognizing the many citizens who work hard and contribute toward our country’s strength and prosperity. I hope MMT readers are enjoying a well-deserved day of respite.
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Breaking Down the Skills Gap, Part 2
With the skills gap now defined, the next step is implementing strategies to close it.
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What Are Your Company’s Skills Criteria When Hiring?
When screening candidates for employment, what, besides applied skills, are also fundamentally important to your company?
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Beyond Talking: Seeing is Believing
This year the AMBA Chicago Chapter will be hold two symposiums promoting careers in advanced manufacturing, but this time teachers, career counselors and superintendents will have the opportunity to see advanced manufacturing in action.
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