In an era of online training, and the ability to get an education without leaving your home, one could question if hands-on training is still a valid course to gain experience and knowledge. For one person, the ability to share knowledge and give education to the next generations, is a daily goal. That one person…
Everett, WA. July 9, 2018 – For Lauren Ozbun, a junior at Everett High School, working in a hands-on environment was critical to visioning her future career path in advanced manufacturing. ”Machining and advanced manufacturing interest me because I have always been a hands-on person,” said Lauren. “I always wanted to go into STEM based…
On June 27, 2018, 67 newly registered Youth Apprentices signed their letter of agreement signifying a commitment to work in the aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries through the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee’s (AJAC) Production Technician Youth Apprenticeship program. These 67 Youth Apprentices are employed across 30+ manufacturers and nine counties in Washington State. One year ago…
You’ve probably read the numerous headlines about a manufacturing industry skills gap problem. If you are in manufacturing business you don’t need headlines to tell you about the problems we face trying to replace skill and experience in our plants. Whether you want to believe it or not, it’s true. In a 2015 study by…
Back by popular demand, Association of Washington Business 2018 Workforce Summit: Innovation in Education & Workplace Practices to Prepare the Next Generation Workforce will zero in on filling the workforce pipeline through workforce development, innovative workforce training and apprenticeships. The event kicks off at noon with a keynote from Matt Poischbeg, vice president and general…
Everett, WA – October 27, 2017. Matt Poischbeg, Vice President and General Manager of SEA-LECT Plastics Corporation, will participate in a roundtable discussion at this year’s Western Governors’ Workforce Development Initiative on November 1st in Seattle. The workshop is part of the Chairman’s Initiative of South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard, who chairs the Western Governors’…
Everett, WA – October 11, 2017. Matt Poischbeg from SEA-LECT Plastics has been invited to speak at the annual Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference hosted by the Manufacturers Association of Plastic Processors. This year’s conference will be held in Indianapolis on Wednesday October 11th thru Friday October 13th, 2017. Matt will participate in morning Quick-Fire…
Put on by AJAC, the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee, five employees participated in a four hour workshop today. The goal of the workshop was to maximize the mentoring effectiveness. It provided journey workers, mid-level administration and owners with leadership skill and strategies for mentoring AJAC apprentices on the job site. We learned effective communication strategies…