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We need to expand our capacity for machine tool operation and welding. We're looking at a project that will almost double the capacity that we have for machine tool and CNC operation. face time up of local employers who provide feedback on the curriculum, on the equipment, and on where they see their needs coming from. Our involvement with the local economic development organizations keeps us up to speed. We need to expand our capacity for machine tool operation and welding. We're looking at a project that will almost double the capacity that we have for machine tool and CNC operation. We're also adding a new welding fabrication program – that's really a step beyond the current welding program that we have, and both of those are going to require some additional space, so we're putting our plans together to increase that capacity. Our wind technology program is part of our Energy Education Center, where we offer courses in wind technology and nuclear technology – we're the only college in this state that offers both of those programs. We've been expanding our outdoor wind lab. We have our four functioning wind turbines and we have a large 1.5 megawatt GE turbine on the ground. We train people in maintenance in confined space, and it really expands beyond training of wind techs – we train in climbing and rescue, all aspects of that field. We're working closely with GE wind and Snap-On industrial. In the nuclear program, we train people to work for Dominion and Florida Power and Light for these nuclear plants here. When you look at the projections in the nuclear industry, it equals that of manufacturing as far as the vacancies and job demand. This area is also a major manufacturing area for food service equipment, with Manitowoc Food Service, and also Vollrath Co. and Polar Ware Stoelting. You have food manufacturers such as Sargento, Johnsonville, Sartori and Masters Gallery. We opened the culinary program in the middle of May. When we look at the Sheboygan and Manitowoc area, with its worldclass restaurants and resorts, it's just natural that we now provide the education that is needed by the local restaurants and resorts in this area, using the fantastic equipment that's manufactured here locally. We are working with our local manufacturers and schools so that people know that these are viable, wellpaying careers in the manufacturing area. It's about working collaboratively to make people aware of just how good a life they can have by pursuing their career in manufacturing. Business Lending At Its Best • Leading SBA lender in Wisconsin • Independently Owned & Operated • Local Decision Making Your business is our business. Why not work with the best? Member FDIC communitybankandtrust.com 16 | Insight • D e c e m b e r 2 012 Edward Schultz Office President Paul Farrelly President & COO Bob Merriam Office President Call or Visit Us Today! 920-731-4440 920-849-8888 333 S. Nicolet Rd., Appleton 1265 E. Chestnut, Chilton w w w. i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m