by Michael Griffith
Innovation Engineering Specialist, NWIRC
The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte recently released their third skills gap study: The Skills Gap in U.S. Manufacturing 2015 and Beyond. This report suggests that a widening skills gap over the next decade…
It’s not too early to start planning for Manufacturing Day! NWIRC has announced a Manufacturing Day Outreach (MDO) Mini-Grant Program to encourage vocational, technical and trade high school student participation in Manufacturing Day activities on Friday, October 2, 2015. The…
NWIRC is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Advanced Manufacturing Apprentice Program (AMAP).
The AMAP Program Coordinator manages and coordinates activities to connect Northwest Pennsylvania manufacturers with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) college students. Responsibilities include: 1) researching best…
NWIRC congratulates the following manufacturers in Northwest PA named as finalists for the Governor’s ImPAct Awards.
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD FINALISTS
American Refining Group
Bradford
Morgan Advanced Materials
Coudersport
Channellock
Meadville
ENTREPRENEUR IMPACT AWARD FINALISTS
Elk…
Learn. Get Inspired. Find Solutions. Build Relationships. NWIRC is a sponsor of this years’ eCommerce Day Forum scheduled for May 21st at the Ambassador Conference Center in Erie, PA. This full day event, hosted by eMarketing Learning Center, is about…
By Craig Corsi, NWIRC Lean Specialist
January 8, 2015
Do you know how much late deliveries are costing your organization? Some of the costs are immediate and obvious, such as disgruntled customers, premiums for freight, overtime pay and possibly customer…
By Gerry Schneggenburger, NWIRC
October 31, 2014
Question: if 80% of all manufacturers lack skilled workers, how can we get more students interested in new and upcoming opportunities? Answer: by showing them firsthand the opportunities in skilled and advanced manufacturing!…
Chris Rudd, CEO of RAYN Business Development
September 24, 2014
Why do so many manufacturing executives drive and fly to meet prospects? Unless prospects are qualified, this approach often wastes valuable time and resources for both parties. Applying Sandler’s Selling…