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18 | /INSIGHT ON MANUFACTURING • September 2015 w w w.in s i g h t o n m f g . c o m in manufacturing is like. It's a good option for those new to manufacturing whether they are entering right out of high school or did something else first." In addition to Jagemann, other manufacturers involved in the program include Beamaco, Cawley Company, Federal Mogul, Kaysun Company, Lakeside Foods, LDI Industries, Masonite, Manitowoc Co. and Northern Labs Inc. Having companies host the students was an important part of the program's success, Willis says. "We started this program in response to our local companies and their needs and we continue to work with them to make sure we're doing what we can to help them." Unlike other fast-track training programs where technical colleges or workforce boards took the lead, in Manitowoc it is an economic development organization running the program. Willis says that's an important distinction. "We wanted to become more involved with the program. We did a strategic review a few months ago and talked about how we can help our employers meet their needs so they can grow," he says. "is is one way we can directly do this and meet employers' needs." e initial boot camp had six students and Willis says plans are underway to boost that number in the future. "We're looking at possibly offering the program on a part-time basis so students can still work and we'll definitely be getting out the word on the next offering of the summer program much earlier," he says. "is year's program came together rather quickly and there wasn't as much time to get out into the high schools and promote it. is year, we'll have more lead time and be able to get out and talk up the program more." F Patent | Trademark | Copyright Law Protecting INNOVATION in the New North Our patent attorneys and paralegals are based in Appleton for easy access to your innovative enterprise in Northeastern Wisconsin or beyond. Let us help you with your patent, trademark, copyright, and other IP-related needs. wilhelmlaw.com | (920) 831-0100 | 100 W Lawrence St, Appleton Stephen C. Jensen Patent Attorney & Owner De Pere, WI www.robinsonmetal.com ISO 9001: 2008 CERTIFIED FABRICATION ■ MACHINING ■ ASSEMBLY ■ ENCLOSURES HVAC ■ PIPE AND VESSEL E D U C AT I O N & T R A I N I N G