Workforce Development
An Age-Old Solution to the Skills Shortage
One group of North Carolina manufacturers has been reaping the rewards of European-style apprenticeships for nearly 20 years. Now, another group is hoping to replicate their success.
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A Proven Model for Apprenticeship
Steve Rotman, president of Ameritech Die and Mold, sheds light on his experience as one of the founding members of an apprenticeship program that has been churning out skilled workers for his shop and others since the mid-1990s.
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Tapping into Talent
Seven North Carolina manufacturers—including one moldmaker—hope to build their future workforces through European-style apprenticeships.
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From Craft to Science
For this shop, efforts to adapt to technology that reduces the need for human labor have driven a fundamental and ongoing shift to a more standardized manufacturing process.
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Siemens Makes $55.8M Software Grant to Educate and Train
In-Kind Software Grant will Help Michigan Prepare a Highly-Skilled Workforce Necessary to Take Advantage of Manufacturing Resurgence in America
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Power Up
The AMBA's annual convention has been an event I look forward to every year since we launched MoldMaking Technology. It has allowed me to make so many critical connections, gain valuable insight, discover industry hot topics and pain points, and establish relationships, even friendships, within this community. And this year's event is shaping up to provide the same.
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Knowledge as a Core Competency
This German manufacturer’s competitiveness depends on not only a streamlined workflow, but also a deep understanding of customer needs and a reliable influx of skilled employees.
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Moldmaker Awarded for Its Job Creation Efforts
After a busy year of expansion, one low-volume injection molder/moldmaker is recognized for its dedication to job creation.
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Taking Polishing to the Next Level
It's called "Mold Polishing Technology 2014" and it aims to kick your polishing skills up a notch with classes for beginner, intermediate and expert mold polishers.
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