Still time to register for National Manufacturing Day Open House!

Celebrate the vital maker industry!

MFG Day, organized by the Manufacturing Institute, is manufacturing’s biggest annual opportunity to inspire the next generation, positively shift perceptions about the industry, and build the foundation for the manufacturing workforce of the future. CBS News recently aired a piece highlighting how the Career and Technical Education Program at Carrick High School, among others, is preparing students for in-demand jobs. Check it out here.

New Century Careers is hosting an open house on Friday, October 6, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the NCC Training Innovation Center, South Side. Tour the center and learn about training opportunities -- including tuition-free Manufacturing 2000 machinist training -- meet trainers and trainees, too. The event is free but requires registration here. Parking is available in The Highline Garage behind NCC.

Can't make it on October 6? No problem! We'd be glad to schedule a tour on another day. Call 412-258-6620 or click here.

EmployHER Opportunity Fair connects women to supportive services

The next EmployHER Opportunity Fair is Monday, October 30, at the University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center,

622 N. Homewood Ave., Homewood.

EmployHER Pittsburgh encourages women who want to advance in their careers, are seeking new job opportunities, or looking to connect with local nonprofits to learn about supportive services to attend. New Century Careers partners with Dress for Success and When She Thrives for these quarterly events that are a one -stop shop for women to access the support they need. Free childcare will be provided onsite.

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Participants can look forward to:

• Opportunities to enroll in personal and professional development training programs
• Onsite interviews for those selected by EmployHER Pittsburgh hiring partners
• Connection with a success partner for support in meeting goals
• Self-care stations, food, and much more!

Register today for the free event! And share this information with others!

NIMS president offers new approach to OJT

Due to fast-paced, changing technologies and the unique specificity of their workplace tasks, employers are often challenged with cultural change, including overcoming the biases of traditional approaches to on-the-job-training (OJT).

Attendees at NCC’s September 22 Lunch and Learn with NIMS President Montez King were introduced to the advantages of an innovative approach to on-the-job training that pinpoints training opportunities in real time. Pictured with Mr. King are NCC Board Chair Greg Chambers, of Oberg Industries (left), and NCC President and CEO Neil Ashbaugh (center).

The NIMS Interactive Standards Viewer (ISV) is a public repository of industry-recognized Smart Standards -- building blocks for training and evaluation -- that employers and educators can explore. During his presentation, Mr. King drilled down on current training challenges employers encounter. He described the process NIMS followed to develop this three-pillar approach to address them, directly connecting training to the flow of work. Among the benefits are consistent delivery to universal standards and production that enables rapid responsiveness to change.

Contact NIMS for additional information and a consultation.

Manufacturing 2000 (M2K)

trainees tour Kawneer

The NCC staff and the current M2K cohort took a field trip to Kawneer's manufacturing facility in Cranberry Township on September 21. Kawneer is an Arconic Company. Trainees and staff learned about the manufacturing process and observed the daily workings of the facility. Thank you to Emily Wilson and her team at Kawneer for an informative tour and the Arconic Foundation for its support!