Preparing Students for Manufacturing Work with Tailored Training

与 善意复活节印章 (善意的), Ramsey County 劳动力 Solutions，和 Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association (MPMA), 圣保罗 College has established a Manufacturing Training Program to help youth transition into high-paying manufacturing careers. Eleven students are enrolled in this initial cohort with training in job skills like advanced manufacturing, 手动研磨, Computer Controlled Machining (CNC), and quality control for positions as entry-level machine operators.

圣保罗 College 劳动力 Training developed this customized program in partnership with other organizations. The course was designed after numerous discussions with critical partners and hosting six groups of interested participants over the summer while conducting Machine Shop tours. The result was creating an incredibly comprehensive program with 400+ hours of training on campus and 400+ hours of on-the-job training with employee partners.

Ramsey County funds this program to help youth overcome challenges impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Interested students were introduced to manufacturing careers and then enrolled in formal CNC training, which includes classes three days a week from 2pm - 6pm. These highly enthusiastic students hone in on essential shop skills, learn to operate machining equipment, and procure off-site job training with employers. Students get free advanced manufacturing career training, learn on-the-job skills with local manufacturing employers, and earn stipends for learning in this program.

重点是“在一起”, 我们帮助人们做好工作准备," Goodwill actively recruits students, provides long-term service planning, and connects students to resources related to transportation, 技术, 学习策略. Goodwill works closely with MPMA to connect students with manufacturing industry leaders who offer strong mentoring and teach invaluable skills. Cassandra Avery, Senior 劳动力 Development Manager for Goodwill, shares:

“We are so excited to see students successfully start their careers. It is great to see their enthusiasm and to know that they have tremendous opportunities for meaningful, high-paying careers in the manufacturing profession”, 卡桑德拉·艾弗里说, 善意复活节海豹.

预计10人,000 high-demand machine operator openings in the marketplace, all project collaborators hope to secure funding for a 2nd cohort starting in the summer of 2024.