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w w w.in s i g h t o n m f g . c o m November 2014 • /INSIGHT ON MANUFACTURING | 15 Since the project started last summer, 60 people completed the program with another 60 expected to begin their training soon. Training is offered at four sites in Wisconsin in cooperation with local technical colleges in Appleton, Green Bay, Wausau and Milwaukee. As part of the program, participants receive not only basic welding training, but also 60 hours of life skills training and support. ey also are paid as they go through the training. Aer graduation, they have the opportunity to land one of the many welding jobs available. Average starting pay for skilled welding positions is $35,450 per year in Wisconsin. e life skills training is a key component of the program, says Jorge Franco, chief executive officer for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin. Areas covered include time management and punctuality; critical thinking and problem solving; building relationships and first impressions; computer literacy; maintaining a household budget; and improving communication skills. is skills development program places high-growth Wisconsin will have less than half the metal manufacturing professionals it needs by 2021, according to a recent study by Milwaukee-based ManpowerGroup. Demand for these jobs is expected to grow by nearly 50 percent while the supply of workers will decrease 12 percent as more welders enter retirement age. In Demand No, he didn't win the lottery. PERFORMANCE-MINDED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Six Sigma I Leadership & Supervision I Technical Skills I Customized Training Solutions I Strategic Development training@morainepark.edu 920-924-3449 morainepark.edu/training PERFORMANCE-MINDED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS But he did get the smart he needed at Moraine Park. solutions You can too. STRONG & CONSISTENT so you can be too. www.firstbusiness.com Member FDIC Tim McKeag, CTP, Vice President First Business Bank - Northeast c o n t i n u e d > As part of the program, participants receive not only basic welding training, but also 60 hours of life skills training and support. They also are paid as they go through the training. Nearly 300 of Ahern's employees have been with the Company for 10+ years. Towering Tenure HVAC | Plumbing | Fire Protection | Fabrication 800.532.4376 • www.jfahern.com