| April 2005 Vol.1 Issue 6 | |
Welcome to the e-newsletter for the Center for Manufacturing Excellence! |
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March 2, 2006- March 9, 2006- NWFPA Teleconference hosted by Center of Manufacturing Excellence at Shoreline Community College in the 900 Building (9:00-12:00)
The Center for Manufacturing Excellence is a business-led industry specific board. Through the collaborative efforts of business, labor, education, and community partners, the CME promotes the manufacturing profession and raises awareness of manufacturing careers and training opportunities in the Puget Sound Region. Please contact Phil Savereux for more information at (206) 546-4758 or psavereux@shoreline.edu. PAST ISSUES: |
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The Certificate in Basic Manufacturing Takes Hold Welcome New Skill Panel Members New Food Processor Skill Panel Lake Washington Programs Combine Disciplines |
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The Certificate in Basic Manufacturing Takes Hold The Fall Quarter revised CBM program at Shoreline finished up on Dec. 8. Six students participated in the program, and most plan to continue on in the CNC Machine program Winter Quarter. Student feedback indicates a high level of overall satisfaction with the program – an average of 4.25, on a 5-point scale. Also receiving high marks was the hands-on practice with the Lab’s manual machines that was structured throughout the quarter, as well as the capstone project (making an aluminum parallel clamp) that students completed to end the program. Students were less enthusiastic about the on-line materials used to teach basic math, reading, and work readiness skills. Those materials will be reviewed for possible modification or replacement. A major goal of the Center for Manufacturing Excellence is to establish the CBM as a flexible manufacturing entry tool, which is widely recognized and highly regarded by employers. Planning is underway at Shoreline to offer a two-quarter CBM program for ESL students. During the first quarter students will learn basic information about manufacturing through English language study six hours per week. The following quarter (Spring 2006), those students will complete the regular CBM program. Meanwhile, Spokane Community College is exploring another implementation strategy, with plans to adapt the CBM model for use with employees from a single company. The CME’s recently launched CNC Machine Committee will take the lead in shaping and directing the program in the future.
Welcome New Skill Panel Members! The Center for Manufacturing Excellence would like to thank the following individuals and companies for joining the Manufacturing Skill Panel in recent months. We look forward to working with you to provide high quality workforce training and preparation programs for the manufacturing sector in the Puget Sound area. Kurt Nickle – Flow Control Industries Andrew Cross – Vulcan Products Company Douglas Miller – Amgen Ken Rohr – Tyee Aircraft Jay Bakst – Technologies Services Group And also, special thanks to former Skill Panel member, Janie Pierce who left Oberto Sausage Company in June to take a new job as Director of Human Resources for Tacoma Goodwill. New Food Processor Skill Panel The Northwest Food Processors Association held its first Washington State Food Processor Skill Panel meeting on October 11, 2005, in Yakima. Among the items on the Skill Panel’s immediate agenda is defining current industry skill sets for two major job functions, process technician and maintenance mechanic, and working with training providers to establish related job training opportunities. The Panel is also looking for innovative ways to develop industry leadership skills in experienced employees. According to Center for Manufacturing Excellence director, Phil Savereux, “It makes real sense to have a food processor skill panel operating in the state. From the beginning of the CME, we have recognized food processing as a major, but very distinct, part of the manufacturing sector. We have parallel interests, and it’s good for us to work with the Food Processor Skill Panel in any way we can.” The Association will hold its 92nd Annual Northwest Food Manufacturing and Packaging Exposition in Portland, January 15 –18. 3,500 participants are expected, with 450 machinery, product, and service exhibits. For more information on the Expo or the Food Processor Skill Panel, contact Dave Klick at dclick@nwfpa.org.
Lake Washington Programs Combine DisciplinesLake Washington Technical College now offers a 4-quarter degree program in Industrial Plant Maintenance Technology. Under this program, students combine three quarters of Plant Maintenance studies with an additional quarter of study in one other discipline – Machining, Electronics, or Welding. In a similar vein, beginning in Fall ’05, the Machining Technology degree program will offer a certificate option that combines machining skill development with engineering drafting skills. Also in the fall, the Machining Technology program will adopt a new schedule intended to enable incumbent machinists to pursue advanced CNC skill development. Spring and Fall ’05 enhancements are planned for the college’s Electronics program, with new courses in Data Acquisition, Electronic Surveillance, IPC/WHMA-A-620 (cable and wire harnessing certification) and Micro-Controllers. Lake Washington’s full certificate program in Welding continues to be offered with morning and afternoon schedules available, and the Engineering Design Drafting program is offered every quarter in a variety of flexible schedules. Also offered on an ongoing basis is the school’s popular integrated manufacturing robot design project that brings students and faculty together from all manufacturing programs. Manufacturing Careers Brochure Now Available
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SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. |
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