Support NCC through #ONEDAY Critical Needs Campaign |
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Did you know you can help someone get a job that pays enough to support their family?
You can! How? Make a donation to New Century Careers on Tuesday, August 9, through the #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert and your contribution will help an unemployed neighbor or low-wage worker earn a living wage in the manufacturing field.
Sponsored by The Pittsburgh Foundation and its affiliate The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, this event is designed to continue to help local communities survive the pandemic.
New Century Careers was selected as one of the nonprofits providing essential human services—employment and training among them -- that can get a significant boost by qualifying for additional funds.
From 8 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday August 9, every donation to NCC of $25 or more at www.pittsburghgives.org that day triggers additional prorated funding from a $532,000 incentive pool provided by The Pittsburgh Foundation, The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, and their donors.
This is your chance to support New Century Careers with the potential to increase the value of your contribution. Your contribution can help NCC sustain its manufacturing training programs that serve vulnerable populations, including people in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties facing job insecurity.
It’s a Day of Online Giving for Organizations Doing Vital Work.
Mark Your Calendars for Tuesday, August 9, and be Part of Something Great!
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Applications now open for 2022-23 WEDnetPA training funds |
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The 2022-23 application period is now open for WEDnetPA, a program that provides qualified employers training for new and incumbent employees.
Eligible in-state businesses and out-of-state companies relocating to Pennsylvania apply to WEDnetPA to access training funds that can be used for dozens of training topics to keep employee skills current and relevant.
The program was created in 1999 by the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) and made available through the Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA).
It is designed to be responsive to the needs of Pennsylvania's businesses through a flexible and easy-to-use system. Businesses determine their own training needs and can select among a wide range of training providers (the WEDnetPA partners, third-party providers or in-house staff) as well as how and where the businesses will receive the training (onsite, offsite or online).
For general information about qualifications, training topics and an application, click here. For program contacts in your specific county, click here.
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NCC machinist trainee earns his sixth NIMS credential |
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- Measurement, Materials and Safety
- Job Planning Benchwork and Layout
- Turning Between Centers
- Manual Milling 1
- CNC Lathe Operator
- CNC Milling Operator
By earning these credentials, Derek has broadened not only his skill set but also his employability and career advancement potential for a variety of positions now and in the future.
He has a passion for manual machines and would love to do prototyping or maintenance machining. Derek's favorite machine is the surface grinder although he also enjoys working on both the manual lathe and mill.
He is ready to begin job searching and interviewing. Currently, he is considering companies between Lawrenceville and Freeport.
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It's never too late to try something new! |
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Sheila White’s radiant smile reflects her vibrant personality as well as her passion for the mission of New Century Careers.
Retiring after 22 years as executive assistant at the Mon Valley Initiative, a nonprofit that helps to rebuild community infrastructure and connect employers to job seekers, Sheila found herself looking for a new opportunity to share her knowledge and also learn something new.
NCC was a match! Sheila started as a temp in 2019 in Student Services and was hired part-time to assist with various administrative duties, employing accounting and other software, including Peachtree, Salesforce and Constant Contact.
She advises NCC trainees and job seekers to be open to knowledge. “You can have a specialty but don’t become too specialized,” she cautions. “New Century Careers offers interesting and versatile skills training that puts good steps in place for a career path, not just a job,” Sheila says. “The hands-on training components and smaller class size are plusses. And where else does the CEO walk by every day to engage with you!” she adds.
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Catalyst Connection Fall 2022 Industry 4.0
Training Resource Guide now available
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Catalyst Connection has just released its Fall 2022 Industry 4.0 Training Resource Guide. The catalog, available online, lists training offerings for individuals and companies in the Pittsburgh region looking to gain skills within the advanced manufacturing space, including Additive Manufacturing, Robotics and Automation, Cybersecurity, and AI and Machine Learning. New Century Careers is among the programs listed.
The catalog is designed to help keep up to date with advanced techniques vital to staying relevant and competitive in today's market by implementing SMART manufacturing techniques, establishing more efficient production lines, and optimizing processes for company growth.
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NCC classes now enrolling in Pittsburgh and Latrobe!
Start in the summer. Job-ready for the new year!
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Registration for Manufacturing 2000 is ongoing at the Eastern Westmoreland CTC site in Latrobe. A new cohort for M2K training in Pittsburgh is enrolling now. The next M2K cohort will begin September 19, and a new class will begin every two months. APPLY TODAY!
Also, NCC provides sponsorship for the four-year Machinist Apprenticeship. Email Eric Pferdekamper or call 412-745-1014 for information.
This month, NCC started a new cohort of six machinist trainees (pictured with instructor Joe Abraham). NCC is excited to begin working with these future machinists as they begin their advanced manufacturing training!
NCC is currently recruiting instructors for training classes. Interested? Click here.
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In the Spotlight: NCC Partner Company AMETEK
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NCC periodically will feature one of its Partner Companies through In the Spotlight. In service since 1930 and operating from over 100 locations worldwide, AMETEK works to solve complex challenges and provide global solutions to provide a sustainable future.
Click on the logo to learn more about this company!
NCC provides Partner Companies a source of job-ready, skilled workers who can help the company grow and adhere to high standards of product quality and customer service. Interested in becoming a Partner Company to build the next generation of machinists? Call 412-258-6620.
Attention NCC Partner Companies!
Help NCC reach more trainees!
"LIKE" NCC’s social media posts to connect more candidates to training programs.
In turn, NCC will link to your posts!
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Get a close-up
of manufacturing today!
Visit New Century Careers!
Tours of NCC's Anselmo Training Innovation Center are interesting ways to learn more about manufacturing and the many career options available in the region. The Readiness Institute at Penn State (pictured left) recently toured NCC. To schedule an NCC tour, call 412-258-6620.
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In need of job-ready machinists?
Contact New Century Careers at 412-258-6620.
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Support New Century Careers! Build the region's workforce! |
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Choose New Century Careers here
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designee code
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New Century Careers (NCC)
305 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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New Century Careers is a nonprofit manufacturer and technical skills development organization serving the Southwestern PA community through inclusive access to technical training opportunities while helping employers find and develop technicians seeking purpose, passion and success in the workplace.
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