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Oregon Future Workforce Needs Analysis

This report, Priming the Talent Pipeline: Oregon's Future Workforce Needs Analysis, was commissioned by the Business and Economic Development Committee of the Oregon Workforce Invest Board and is intended as a strategic investment plan to drive and focus that action. Executive summary included. To download the full-length article (68 pages, 12 MB), please visit the following link: http://www.worksourceoregon.org/dmdocuments/future/PrimingOR_08.pdf

So You Want to Start a Local Learning Network/Consortium

This article offers shared learning about consortia startups from several already in the game in the May 2008 issues of Target, The Association of Manufacturing Engineers magazine. The Northwest High Performance Enterprise Consortium's experiences and advice are highlighted. Local learning networks and consortia may not be new, but they're gaining momentum.
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Aerospace Manufacturing in Oregon: A Small Industry with a Large Footprint

Aerospace manufacturing probably doesn't spring to mind when compiling a list of Oregon's major industries, and with good reason. It employs fewer than 3,000 people, less than one percent of the state's total employment and a drop in the bucket compared to nearby Washington and California, who collectively employ nearly 150,000 or nearly 1 out of every 3 aerospace jobs in the nation. Nonetheless, this sector provides well-paying jobs from Portland to Bend, Eugene to Elgin. And when you dig deeper, you'll find thousands more jobs at hundreds of Oregon companies that supply the local and global aerospace industry with products ranging from engine parts and propellers to sun visors and overhead call buttons. http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00005498

National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Competency-Based Apprenticeship for Metalworking

This Dept. of Labor funded project designed and piloted an apprenticeship model for metalworking. The structured OJT system is designed to help metalworking companies implement systematic and rigorous OJT programs. Complete curriculum is downloadable from www.workforce3one.org website.
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HG072 Project Description.pdf72.98 KB
HG072-1_Structured OJT Implementation Guide.pdf1.41 MB

The National Association of Manufacturers Dream It. Do It. Careers Campaign

The Dream It. Do It. careers campaign informs young people, their parents, and educators of the rewarding career opportunities in advanced manufacturing. The project intent is to help companies meet their demand for young entrants into the manufacturing labor pipeline by dispelling antiquated stereotypes of manufacturing jobs, and identify and replicate best practices to connect youth to education and career opportunities in the manufacturing sector. Resources available on the www.workforce3one.org website include the Dream It. Do It. Toolkit and How to Guide. for other regions to replicate.
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HG064 Project description.pdf81.39 KB

Making It in KC

A example of a Dept. of Labor investment to help a region fill the pipeline of qualified entry-level manufacturing workers. The project delivered a modular curriculum focused on properties of manufacturing materials, lean manufacturing processes and systems, industrial blueprints and schematics and computer literacy. Other activities included job placement, high school awareness and recruitment strategies and secondary teacher professional development workshops. The entire project materials and curriculum are available for download on www.workforce3one.org website.
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CB127-4_Manufacturing Career curriculum summary.doc272.5 KB
CB127 Project Description.pdf81.6 KB

Lean Certification Program

Lean Manufacturing is a systematic approach to continuously improve the manufacturing process and eliminate waste. The Lean Enterprise Certification Program creates a path for acquiring critical skills and a portable credential by completing a nationally recognized, industry-led lean certification program. The Body of Knowledge is a detailed outline of topics to be covered for lean certification, organized into five modules. The requirements for first level Bronze Lean Certification can be found on the AME website
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HG002-1_BODY OF KNOWLEDGE 4.25.2006.pdf47.75 KB
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Lean Manufacturing Training in Food Processing

Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership developed curriculum for a regional project to bring Lean Manufacturing strategies to the food processing industry in four states. Curriculum includes Principles of Lean, Lean English Essentials, and Building the Collaborative Workplace. Entire curriculum can be downloaded at the DOL website www.workforce3one.org
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HG080 Project description.pdf80.92 KB
HG080-2.1 Lean English Essentials - Course Summary.pdf66.53 KB
HG080-1.1 Building Collaborative Workplace- Instructor.pdf884.39 KB
HG080-3.6_PLM Food- Course Description.doc50 KB

Manufacturing Skills Standards Council certification program.

MSCC is a nationwide, industry-driven system that certifies the knowledge of students and production workers from entry-level to first line supervision in all sectors of manufacturing. The entire curriculum can be downloaded from Workforce3one.org website
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HG089 Project Description.pdf62.99 KB
HG089-1.4_Manufacturing Skills Standards Certification Overv.doc34.5 KB

Growing Manufacturing Companies Cut Costs through Understanding their Software

Companies within all industries, including manufacturing, look to develop their business and become industry leaders. With growth, however, comes growing pains. Manufacturers need to anticipate their company’s future needs. While a solid business plan can prepare even the most organized company for growth, software acquisition is often overlooked. Manufacturers looking to expand their businesses need to ensure their technology infrastructure is prepared.
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Benefits of SAM Oregon Manufacturers.doc49 KB