Manufacture Your Future Careers Conference 2009 January 27

Introductions Sara Greenwood, Lakeshore Technical College Karla Zahn, Lakeshore Technical College Kari Krull, Manitowoc Public School District Rick Conrad, Manitowoc Public School District

Manufacture Your Future Connecting, Building Relationships & Promoting Manufacturing Careers Technical Colleges K-12 Districts Corporate Partners

Manufacture Your Future 70% of Today’s Jobs require a Technical Education US Dept of Labor 2007 Technical 4 – year Unskilled Education DegreeLabor

Post Secondary Plans Sheboygan

Post Secondary Plans Manitowoc

Did You Know? Only ___% of students entering four-year colleges in 1997 had a degree six years later. 54% Source: Associated Press

Manufacturing Needs Manufacturing jobs that require advanced skills and knowledge are here to stay. Average annual manufacturing salary in WI - $45,974. $9000 more than the average annual state wage of $36,823 National Association of Manufacturers 2007 State Data

Projects in Northeast WI Fox Valley Technical College – Mini Chopper Manitowoc County Chamber – Mini Chopper Lakeshore Technical College – Project GRILL Fond du Lac County Chamber – Project GRILL

Mini – Chopper - FVTC 4 schools this year – 19 total 9 companies this year – 15 total Currently in 5 th year Fax Valley Technical College x?vid=d1dec8c5 x?vid=d1dec8c5

Project GRILL – LTC Currently in 3 rd year 7 High Schools 11 Companies Lakeshore Technical College

Project GRILL unveiling May 2008.

Mini Chopper – Manitowoc County = 1 st year 3 High Schools (4 Teams) 4 Companies Manitowoc County Chamber Lakeshore Technical College

Project GRILL – Fond du Lac Currently in pilot year 6 High Schools 6 Companies BCI Burke, J.F. Ahern Co., MAG Giddings & Lewis, Manowske Welding, Mid-States Aluminum, Mercury Marine Fond du Lac Chamber Moraine Park Technical College

How are these projects alike? Boot Camp Adult leaders of the HS teams attend a boot camp in the summer. The purpose is to meet with their corporate partner, learn the parameters and curriculum of the project. Sponsor Days HS teams tour and learn about their Corporate Partner. Parade of Manufacturers HS teams tour all the corporations involved to gain first hand knowledge on what “today’s” manufacturing involves.

How are these projects alike? High School students earn college credit Lakeshore Technical College – 3 credits – Developing Manufacturing Skills Fox Valley Technical College – 3 credits – Industrial Processes Both courses are eligible for Advanced Standing as elective credits once enrolled in a program. Viterbo University – 3 graduate credits for teachers involved through FVTC (teacher must pay for credits)

How are these projects alike? Students work in teams with Corporate Partners HS and Corporate partners meet regularly to agree on project design and timeline. CP’s also offer the team resources they may not have access to. Celebratory unveiling of final project Each project has a set completion date near the end of the school year.

Benefits...to students – opportunity to learn/explore new things – building teams, from their schools and area schools – 3 elective credits – make industry connections …to company sponsors – expose students and community to their business and manufacturing careers – build future employee pool – publicity

Example of Student Benefit A student who participated in Project GRILL from Sheboygan North High School earned 3 college credits through Lakeshore Technical College which transferred as elective credits to MSOE. This was a cost savings to the student of $1500.

Example of Student Benefit “I learned many things from Project Grill including learning what out sourcing your work means, what kind of companies we have in Sheboygan County, and many more things. Some of the things that I learned from the companies in Sheboygan County is that to compete with over seas companies they need to be super effective and do their work fast but still have high quality. My experience with Project Grill was one of my high points in the school year because I saw all the great companies that we have that I didn't know we had in Sheboygan like Master Gallery, Sargento, Johnsville, and JL French.“ Brent Loose – Oostburg High School

Corporate Partner Testimonials “Masters Gallery Foods is happy to serve as one of the Project Grill Head Chefs. Project Grill provides a unique outreach experience that allows our staff the opportunity to interface with educators and students and introduce manufacturing as a viable and growing career choice to an emerging workforce.” -Tammy Flora, Director of Human Resources Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.

Masters Gallery Check Presentation

Corporate Partner Testimonials “The future of manufacturing will require highly skilled and motivated employees to keep us on the cutting edge of innovation. We need to get young people excited about careers in this field early on so they make educational choices to build the needed talents. Project GRILL hits that objective for us in Sheboygan County. It ensures our manufacturing base in the county will remain strong and be supported by great employees with the best skills.” David Newkirk, Organizational Development Coordinator - Sargento Foods, Inc

Sargento Check Presentation

Corporate Partner Testimonials “Project Grill engages students in skills required to plan, design, fabricate and display a physical, functional product. It also exposes them to area manufacturers where skills such as these provide rewarding careers. JL French Automotive Castings and other manufacturers rely on these skills being present in Sheboygan County in order to continue to thrive and grow here.” Tim Kellner - Vice President, Human Resources

Corporate Partner Testimonials “There's a new look to manufacturing. Roles are changing and advances with technology are opening doors to an exciting future. Not only does Project GRILL immerse young people in a hands-on approach to learning, with one-on-one mentoring, the program does excellent educational outreach to the entire community. Johnsonville is excited to be part of Project GRILL, working closely with students and sharing the message that manufacturing is fun with unlimited opportunity for personal and professional success.” Jodie Senglaub, Office Coordinator Johnsonville Sausage, LLC

Johnsonville Check Presentation

Why do it? The world of Manufacturing is greatly different than in was 20 years ago. 70% of the careers in the United States require a Technical Education yet less than 20% of students are attending a Technical College. Project GRILL and Mini-Chopper allow students to see first hand what manufacturing entails and gives them a connection to people in industry as well as their local Technical College.

How to do it? Ideas of how to replicate/get started Start a Leadership Team made up of a representative from your local Technical College, an area high school Tech Ed teacher and prinicpal, interested corporate partners and other interested community members Different models, same goals and outcomes Be creative. If there is something your area that may draw more interest than a Chopper or GRILL go with it. The goal of both projects is simply to promote manufacturing careers to high school students and raise awareness in the community.

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