Industry Insider WAE Newsletter

GROWING YOUR WORKFORCE

WHILE IMPACTING YOUR COMMUNITY STARTS WITH YOU!

Amory Career Tech Center students Dylan Thompson and Ty Hester showcase their welding skills with these custom-made fire pits. Also, pictured is their instructor, Robert Smith.

Do you answer yes to any of the following questions:

· Are you having difficulty filling open positions?

· Do you have highly skilled workers retiring soon?

· Are qualified candidates hard to come by?

If you answered yes, an apprenticeship program could be perfect for you! An apprenticeship allows employers to develop and prepare their future workforce exactly as needed.

Who can start an apprenticeship? Organizations of any size can start apprenticeship programs.

Many of the nation’s most recognizable companies from a wide range of sectors have effectively integrated apprenticeships into their workforce development strategy. Across these industries, the US Department of Labor data shows a 94% retention rate among apprentices.

Interested in learning more or starting the process?

Contact Kelly Martin with the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce at kellym@gomonroe.org or 662.369.6488.

Existing Industry Annual Update and Workforce Survey

Monroe County recognizes the value existing businesses bring to our community by providing jobs and capital investments. Help the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce shape the future of our workforce by taking our ten-minute Skills GAP Survey today.

In order for Monroe County to be successful in creating and strengthening access to high-quality career pathways, we must gain deeper insight into what employers are doing to provide on-the-job training and ensure Monroe County develops a new quality of opportunity-driven career and technical policy framework that aligns with academic programs.

Chamber Staff will be connecting with you for our Annual Update soon as well.

Free Courses for Mississippi Manufacturers

Calling all Mississippi Manufacturers! The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is offering FREE eLearning courses to Mississippi-based manufacturing companies.

Amatrol creates innovative, interactive learning solutions for industry and education to equip people with the skills to master technical systems, solve problems and adapt to a rapidly-changing workplace.

Amatrol offers hands-on, interactive, skills-based technical training available via the web to help you truly extend your learning opportunities well beyond the boundaries of a traditional classroom.

Members may choose from a wide range of self-directed courses that include the use of graphics, 3D simulations, videos, and complete explanations. The website offers over 400 courses in automation, electrical, fluid power, manufacturing processes, structural engineering, and more.

Click here for more information>>>

No Cost On-Site Technical Consultation

Are You Looking for Answers to

Technical Questions?

Did you know the Mississippi Polymer Institute offers No Cost technical consultations on material and process-related questions at your location?

Contact them now and have one of their technical experts visit your location

for an on-site consultation.

Contact MPI Here>>>

June 2022