Recently, John Oller of MARRV was invited to speak at the Sixth Annual WOTM Manufacturing Camp designed to introduce middle and high school students to the many aspects of manufacturing. WOTM (Women of Today’s Manufacturing) started the camp in the North Central region six years ago.
During the five-day camp, 8th, 9th, and 10th graders are guided as they design and make a product to take home at week’s end. They gain hands-on experience with computer-aided-design (CAD) programs as they create a design. Then they put their design to work as they produce the product on metal cutting machines while learning precision machining skills.
Manufacturers still have some huge challenges that are topmost in any manufacturing company’s mind. One of the biggest is talent. There is a gap and we need to encourage young people to enter into manufacturing careers. Many companies find it very difficult to find younger talent, and the average age of experienced manufacturers is getting higher (55+).
John Oller spent his lunch hour teaching the campers just how many opportunities are available within a manufacturing business. He explained the structure of a small versus large company and the various professions required to support each function. He also spoke about the education processes involved. John’s aim was to help the campers understand how fast new technology is being created and, in order to be globally competitive, everyone must continually pursue greater skills via education.
Prior campers have gone on to pursue higher education in engineering, aeronautics, business management, CNC programming and more. Exposure to career opportunities is certainly the catalyst here.
Just before the last day of the camp, the kids were thrilled to meet John Ratzenburger. Ratzenburger even signed a copy of his latest book “We’ve Got It Made in America” (donated by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Assoc.) for each camper. Ratzenburger, as many will remember, was Cliff the mailman from “Cheers” and has recently participated in “Dancing with the Stars”. Ratzenburger grew up around manufacturing and was raised with the idea that Americans were inventors and problem solvers. His show, “John Ratzenburger’s Made in America,” spotlights U.S. manufacturers across the country. Ratzenburger also has a foundation called the Nuts Bolts and Thingamajigs Foundation which is intended to develop young peoples’ manufacturing skills through mentoring programs, education, and media awareness.
For more information on the foundation and how to help start a camp in your area, visit:
www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org
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The National Association of Manufacturing (NAM) states that the common perception is that manufacturing has long passed its heyday in the United States. The facts, as listed on NAM’s website, tell a different story:
Manufacturing makes the highest contribution to economic growth of any sector;
Manufacturing is responsible for more than 70 percent of private sector research and development and the center for a wide range of advanced technologies that cut energy use and lead to a cleaner environment;
Manufacturing achieves a high productivity rate year in and year out, increasing by more than 50 percent in the past decade;
Manufacturing contributes more than 60 percent of U.S. exports or about $50 billion a month;
Manufacturing pays wages and benefits that are about 25 percent higher than in non-manufacturing jobs;
Manufacturing multiplies every dollar spent into an additional $1.37 in economic activity that supports manufacturing, greater than other sectors.
For more information:
www.NAM.org
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Dean Johnson Earns
Bronze Arrow |
Dean Johnson, this quarter’s winner of the Bronze Arrow Award, is recognized for commendable achievement beyond the call of duty on behalf of SupplyCore.
Dean exhibited extraordinary dedication and worked tirelessly to not only move the server room during the Corporate move, but to keep the disruption of SupplyCore business at a minimum. He worked a number of consecutive weeks, days, and nights, making sure our systems were up and running efficiently. It is in part because of Dean’s dedication and commitment that our move went so smoothly. In addition to the extensive time and energy he gave for the move, he has also been a significant part of our new SecureCore venture.
For his achievements, Dean will be awarded a check for $1,500.00, a Bronze Arrow pin and his name will be added to a plaque located at the SupplyCore Corporate office in Rockford, IL.
Dean exemplifies the best of SupplyCore. Congratulations!
The Bronze Arrow
For meritorious achievement beyond the call of duty on behalf of SupplyCore
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SecureCore, a SupplyCore Company, is an advanced surveillance systems integrator, providing community-wide video monitoring systems to municipalities and housing authorities in order to assist law enforcement agencies in making the nation’s neighborhoods safer.
SecureCore works with local law enforcement agencies, first responders, and housing authorities to improve public safety. Each of SecureCore’s ballistic surveillance enclosures are custom engineered to the customer’s requirements and include various features such as remote controlled day and night video cameras. The advanced architecture and engineering implemented into SecureCore’s system makes it one of the most advanced video surveillance solutions on the market.
SecureCore was recently chosen by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to demonstrate their surveillance system and technology. Within hours of installing the cameras on the corner of Fremont and 15th Street, downtown Las Vegas, the police were able to make arrests and clean up the neighborhood.
For more information:
www.securecore.biz
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Sometimes finding a supplier who stocks all the parts you need isn't easy. That's why SupplyCore specializes in locating hard-to-find and non-stock items with it's worldwide staff of sourcing experts. IIM (Inventory-In-Motion) makes it just as easy for its customers to place these Spot Buys as it is to place a catalog item order.