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E DU CATI On & T RAIN IN G provide those liberal arts courses or higher math courses we don't have available," he says. Bringing together so many entities is definitely a first and there are bound to be some hiccups, but Weber is optimistic. "We're bringing together not further education if they aren't going after that engineering degree with UWPlatteville. This fills that need," he says. Since the technical colleges already have equipment for the application and hands-on side of the degree program, it made sense for them to team up with the four-year institutions rather than "We're bringing together not only the companies in the NEW Manufacturing Alliance, but also the schools who make up NEW ERA, but we're all working toward a common goal that will help fill a need that many companies have. This program makes a lot of sense and manufacturers are definitely excited about it." – Mark Weber, dean of trades and engineering technologies at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College only the companies in the NEW Manufacturing Alliance, but also the schools who make up NEW ERA. But we're all working toward a common goal that will help fill a need that many companies have," he says. "This having the four-year colleges put in their own labs and offer the program by themselves, Weber says. "We each have a part of the puzzle. We can do the applied side of things while the two- and four-year universities can economy? Navigating the rapid pace of change? Attracting top talent? Maneuvering through a challenging NEW ERA Members H ere's a list of the schools that make up the Northeastern Wisconsin Educational Resource Alliance (NEW ERA): » College of Menominee Nation » University of Wisconsin Fond du Lac » Fox Valley Technical College » UW-Fox Valley » Lakeshore Technical College » UW-Manitowoc » Moraine Park Technical College » UW-Marinette » Northeast Wisconsin Technical College » UW-Sheboygan » UW-Green Bay » UW-Extension » UW-Oshkosh program makes a lot of sense and manufacturers are definitely excited about it." F Recoveron Industrial & Facility Services Bring it on! " " I want to make sure my team is prepared for success no matter what the challenges. Dust Control Deep Cleaning Floor Programs Painting Construction Projects Specialty Projects PERFORMANCE-MINDED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 920-924-3449 morainepark.edu/training PERFORMANCE-MINDED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Six Sigma I Leadership & Supervision I Technical Skills Customized Training Solutions I Strategic Development training@morainepark.edu 16 | / insight on manufacturing • September 2013 24/7 Emergency Services Water Mitigation Fire Mitigation * Services compliant with OSHA, AIB, SQF & BRC standards 800-884-0588 www.recoveron.com w w w.in s i g h t o n m f g .c o m