Workforce Development
The Tooling and Manufacturing Association: Educational Opportunities Aplenty!
TMA’s Related Theory Three-Year Apprentice Training Program is one of its most popular and is a combination of moldmaking, tool and die and CNC programming.
Read MoreApprenticeship 2000
I just heard from MMT EAB member Steve Rotman of Mooresville, NC-based Ameritech Die & Mold, Inc. that the Apprenticeship 2000 program was once again honored locally in Charlotte last week. Check out the video that the Charlotte Regional Partnership did with all of the partner companies.
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I just heard from MMT EAB member Steve Rotman of Mooresville, NC-based Ameritech Die & Mold, Inc. that the Apprentice 2000 program was once again honored locally in Charlotte last week. Check out the video involving all the partner companies.
WatchEducate Your Workforce!
Workforce development is a hot industry topic right now. Why not come to amerimold next month and visit a few companies that offer multiple opportunities to educate your employees?
Read MoreNo New Manufacturing Jobs in April
The manufacturing sector suffered a small setback last month according to the latest U.S. job report. No new jobs were created.
Read MoreExpertise Needed!
The AMBA Board has approved the development of a modern Apprenticeship template for CNC Machinists and Moldmakers. The template will be developed in conjunction with standardized testing for CNC Machinists and Moldmakers. The apprenticeship template and standardized tests will be invaluable tools that will be needed to safeguard the integrity of the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the moldmaking industry. Your help is needed!
Read MoreSiemens Announces U.S. Job Training Initiative for Veterans
Siemens will provide up to $17,000 in PLM software training per veteran at 22 facilities across the U.S.
Read MoreTraining 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.”
Read MoreThree Ways to Cut Waste in your Shop
Waste can be eliminated when moldmakers use lean best-practice processes, lean inventory control solutions, and hiring the right staff the first time.
Read MoreMoldMaking Technology Live!
Come experience it at amerimold expo 2013, June 12 - 13 in Rosemont, IL.
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