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w w w.in s i g h t o n m f g . c o m July 2014 • /insight on manufacturing | 17 local technical college. kleinheinz predicts there will be two types of students who enroll in the program: those already possessing an associate's degree from a technical college who are out in the workforce and want to receive their bachelor's degree; and a traditional student who may start the program at a local technical college or two-year uW school before finishing up in oshkosh or Green bay. "In many cases, I'm guessing we'll have students coming out of technical colleges with an associate's degree, get a job and then the employer will help pay for this program so they can further their education and expand their skills," he says. "It will be a win- win for employer and employee." While all program graduates will be in high demand, the ones with the environmental engineering technology degree will especially be sought aer since that is a new and growing field, kleinheinz says. a report from the bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 14 percent increase in environmental engineering technology positions between 2010 and 2020. Students with that degree can find work in industries outside of manufacturing, including biotechnology, water and wastewater management and agribusiness. In Wisconsin, only uW-Stout and the milwaukee School of engineering offer bachelor's degrees in engineering technology. "You're taking that technical skills base and adding more analytical thinking and problem-solving skills," kettler says. "ose are all important skills to have in addition to that applied, hands-on education. It's great we are able to develop and nurture these skills in the region." F to learn more about the new engineering technology programs or to enroll, visit www.uwosh.edu/ engineeringtech. On the Web Your Business Banking Partner. David G. Kruck - AVP-Commercial Banking 920.729.6941| dkruck@fnbfoxvalley.com - Complex Loan Solu ons - Cash Management Services - Local Decision Making - Personalized Service fnbfoxvalley.com Member FDIC If you're too busy to read this, then it's a good sign you should. ContaCt: Sky Van RoSSum 920.883.7219 • QAL provides complex electro mechanical assembly & supply chain management to Medical, Avionics, Fire Suppression and Industrial OEM's. • Multi-level assembly, functional testing, paint & welding capabilities, in a modular production environment for maximum flexibility. • Project Management, Proto- typing and Engineering Support. • ISO 13485, 9001, CE, CSA and ITAR certified. UL Panel approved. • Located in Marinette Wisconsin, with global shipping capability. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K logo.ai 1 2/27/2014 7:34:35 AM QalmanufaCtuRing.Com QalmEDiCal.Com