Manufacturing Possibilities for Great Careers March 24, 2011 Latrobe, PA Mark Roach VP, Sales & Marketing Accrotool Inc. New Kensington, PA
Careers in Manufacturing Well-paying Clean, safe work environment Require strong math & analytical skills Opposite of most people’s perceptions!
The Challenge Change perception of careers in manufacturing Persuade young people to build careers in the field Prepare students through classroom & practical education
The Solution Educate students, parents & teachers Improve quality of math, science & technology education Establish or strengthen education-focused partnerships
The Accrotool Example Requires specialized skills & strong math/logical thinking ability! Punch Presses CNC Forming Centers CNC Turning Centers Coordinate Measuring Machines (to ensure quality) Welding, Painting & Powder Coating Centers
Our Customers Defense Industrial Instrumentation Medical & Safety Equipment Transportation
Our Pledge Encourage local young people to build careers in manufacturing Help defense contractors provide the U.S. military with top-quality goods & services Help the United States strengthen its manufacturing base through workforce preparedness
Let’s Work Together Mark Roach Vice President of Sales and Marketing Accrotool Inc. 401 Hunt Valley Road New Kensington, PA , x122