Manufacturing 2.0
Rock River Valley manufacturing experts discuss the many facets of manufacturing: technology, education, training, events, people and any other aspects of this important segment of our economy. They’ll use this blog to get the word out and solicit feedback on local and global manufacturing. They hope to better engage our employers, employees and our future work force and increase their understanding of manufacturing.

Archive for October 14th, 2008

Feather in RVC’s CAP

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Bolstered by a successful program (GEM) with Woodward, RVC is bringing back the Career Advancement Program which dates back to the sixties. The goal is to connect college students with companies so what goes on in the RVC classroom links to the place of employment.

The large crowd gathered at the October 10 kick-off meeting was proof that workforce development is seen as a foundation to the region’s success. Greg Wear, RVC Dean, and other college representatives presented the goals of the new CAP program.

Companies interested in being a part of CAP should call Associate Dean Richard Gocken at 815.921.3055.

Manufacturing Alive and Well; but we need People!

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“There are 1,600 manufacturing businesses in the nine-county Rochester region.
The average employee at these companies makes more than $57,000 a year, or about $28 per hour, not including benefits. Firms are hiring, there’s plenty of room for advancement and the vast majority of positions require a two-year degree or less.
And for some reason, nobody wants a job.”

I guess we in the Rock River Valley aren’t alone in the quest for people that want to work in manufacturing.  See the rest of this story here…  http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20081005/BUSINESS/810050328/1001