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F E AT U R E
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The intern initiative
Manufacturers leverage on-the-job opportunities to
attract young workers
D E PA RT M E N T S
7 Editor's Note
24 Plant News
V O L U M E 9 I S S U E 3
INSIGHT ON MANUFACTURING
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ON THE COVER Photo by Sue Pischke
I N E V E RY I S S U E
14 EDUCATION & TRAINING
Swimming with sharks — GPS Education Partners
students earn their sea legs with product demo project
16 GLOBAL
Foreign attraction — International companies show
strong interest in New North manufacturers
18 BACK OFFICE
Green machines — Sustainability program improves
efficiency, engagement among New North manufacturers
20 INSIGHT FROM
Manufacturing: the next generation — This
misunderstood, untapped resource has much to offer
in the workplace
22 BY THE NUMBERS
We show you what it all means