Monday, November 7, 2011

Gates Foundation funds manufacturing training at Alamo Colleges - San Antonio Business Journal:

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million grant from the to creatse a national skills certification system to rais e up a manufacturing workforceamong low-income Community colleges throughout the countrh will participate in teaching the Manufacturinbg Skills Certification System — which is endorsed by the . Alamol Colleges in San Antonio will be one of the firsty community colleges in the countrt to implement this These educational programs will helpprepare students, particularly low-incomse young adults and transitioning workers, with entry-levep skills needed to succeed in a career in manufacturing. “Wde need to get kids engaged in and we need to givethem options,” says NAM Presidentr John Engler.
“Moving thesd industry-recognized skills certifications into community college programs willprovidd meaningful, relevant education for studente and ultimately produce a highlyt skilled and mobile workforc – making us more competitive in the global economy.” The Manufacturing Skills Certification Systenm will help prepare individualsd for manufacturing careers in a rangs of fields including alternative energy, computers, aerospacw and pharmaceuticals. The Manufacturing Institute isa 501(c)e3 affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers. It is based in D.C.

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