MHI Solutions - Volume 6, Issue 2 - 54
STEEL GRAVITY CHUTES OUR FABRICATING STRENGTHS HAVE NO LIMITS control systems: the intersection of traditional industrial mechanics with today's electronic technology." In Phase 3, SCA initiated outreach to these institutions to help match industry needs with educational programs. "We work with industry partners like UPS, Target, Walmart and Home Depot," he said. "They host regional workforce conSST™ GRAVITY vening [forums] at their facilities where CHUTES we bring together the academic institutions within a given radius, and we also bring in companies from the area who WORKSTATIONS PICK CARTS have a demand for technicians." Visit us at booth #B4038 SCA also partnered with MHI's Career & Technical Education (CTE) division to program a symposium at the MHI Annual Conference. They will be participating in the 2018 conference in Orlando as well. U.S. Patent #8733529 Another key piece of the puzzle is the creation of an industry-recognized certification, which is now underway in association with MHI and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC). "When it's created, it will be part of our outreach; community 886469_Tiffin.indd 1 12/21/17 12:57 AMcolleges will be able to teach to that, and industry will recognize it," said Harrington. Also in progress is a streamlined seven-month intensive fast-track program for developing automation technicians. Priced affordably, it provides more than 300 hours of hands-on lab work to fill the need "when industry needs someone 'yesterday,'" he said. Affordably priced, the Accelerated, Certificate and Employment (ACE) program has been piloted by Norco College in southern California. Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC, is currently building on the Norco model. A final part of bridging the skills gap is retention, which academic institutions can address by making sure potential SUCCESS IS EASIER WHEN YOU HAVE hires understand the industry and have A customer-focused supplier that understands your needs. the right skills to succeed in this quickly Satisfied, loyal customers that can depend on you. A diversified customer base. evolving field. "The supply chain pro Increased bottom line profit. fessional of tomorrow isn't looking for Thombert is your SINGLE SOURCE SOLUTION for less Th a job; they're looking for a challenge," frustration and more profit. Give us a call, kick back, fr and rest easy. It's that simple! an Bradley said. "If you don't fulfill their expectations, you will have trained 316 E. 7th Street N. Newton, IA, 50208 800-433-3572 thombert.com 5020 someone for your competitor." ● SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE 54 M H I S O 1L U T I O N S 863030_Thombert.indd * Q2 * 2018 25/03/17 2:39 am