Workforce Development
Siemens 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.
Read MoreIt'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.
Read MoreAlliance for American Manufacturing Launches Job Tracker
The AAM is putting President Obama to the test! The association has launched a job tracker to check progress on his promise to create 1 million new manufacturing jobs.
Read MoreHyundai 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.
Read MoreRight Skills Now!
Looking for the rights skills now ... then look no further than the Right Skills Now--rapid ready training for manufacturing.
WatchHow to Become a Qualified Tooling Vendor
RMM believes that moldmakers are to be proactive in “new” product design as well.
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