There are many ways to learn new skills and knowledge. Some learn best from watching, but many retain the most skill and knowledge from hands-on learning and experience. If that’s the case, National Apprenticeship Week is the perfect opportunity to learn more about industries and gain valuable insight into what makes things happen. Matt Poischbeg,…
2020 has been a tough year all around. Layoffs, businesses closing, and plenty of bad news in the headlines. The economy has seen a shift with customer demand in many industries. Many businesses are bringing their manufacturing back into the United States, which means that skilled employees are needed to increase capacity and output. With…
SEA-LECT Plastics Vice President and General Manager Matt Poischbeg was recently interviewed by radio, tv and podcast personality Tony DUrso. In this interview they discussed Matt’s passion for mentoring and apprenticeships as well as SEA-LECT Plastics value driven commitment to those efforts through their own hiring practices. You can learn more about Tony by…
It seems there are a lot of classes and programs available that you can earn the title of ‘expert’ in a few short weeks or months. While that may work for a some jobs, a mold designer needs to have a substantially more experience to earn the reputation on an expert. If you’ve ever wondered…
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’…