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Workforce Training
MMA's Position: To continue the manufacturing-driven economic recovery in Michigan, we must address the most immediate barrier to economic growth: the limited availability of skilled workers. MMA will continue to work closely with the Snyder Administration, legislators, community colleges and other key stakeholders to identify solutions to Michigan’s skills gap, help increase employment and grow the economy.

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Michigan Manufacturing Insight November/December 2012
This issue includes a recap of the 2012 Manufacturing Talent Summit and announcement of the historic alliance between MMA and the Michigan Community College Association.

Community Colleges, Manufacturers Team Up To Fill Middle-Skill Jobs (Grand Rapids Business Journal 11/15/12)
"The Manufacturing Middle-Skill Talent Alliance, a program initiated by the two organizations, would bridge the gap in communications among industry, education and government, aiming to get more workers into industry."
 

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Manufacturing Skills and 60 Jobs Expected with New Mobile Training Lab
Manufacturers in Northern Michigan need employees with specific skills in order to grow.  An effort to meet that demand is under way with the purchase of a mobile training laboratory  that would allow for at least 60 new jobs to be created in the Boyne City business park and an estimated 300 others across the rest of the region.
5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

FIRST Robotics State Champs Crowned
A three team alliance of Bloomfield International Academy, Utica Schools and Romeo Engineering & Tech Center won the Michigan state title in FIRST Robotics Saturday, earning trip to the World Championships in St. Louis in two weeks.
4/18/2013 12:00:00 AM

From Downsizing to Up-Sizing

MMTC-West at The Right Place helps companies that are growing again. The Michigan Manufacturing Technical Center organization, headquartered in Plymouth, is a statewide effort begun in 1991 to help the state’s small and medium-sized businesses compete and grow.

3/26/2013 12:00:00 AM

"Workforce Investment Act" Would Open New Doors to Job Training
Business and education executives joined Sen. Charles Schumer on Monday to support changing how job training programs are funded.
3/26/2013 12:00:00 AM

Michigan Businesses Get Help from MSU Students to Become More Competitive
Several Michigan companies are looking beyond their executive leadership and outside consultants for advice on how to become more globally competitive.
3/25/2013 12:00:00 AM