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Page 16 Minority & Small Business Week October 2, 2013 ‘Made in America’ means Manufacturing Careers Mt. Hood Community College works with industry to build skilled force - Critical parts for airplane engines, ships with local industry,” says sturdy boots for hikers, massive Marc Goldberg, dean of Economic walk-in refrigerators for restaurants and Workforce Development. “Na and a multi-tool that allows users to tionally, manufacturing is thriving. uncork a bottle of wine, tighten bolts However, a forecasted labor short on a picnic table and slice up a snack age will create a significant chal - these are just a few of the products lenge to employers in the near fu created by local manufacturers. ture. Now is a great tim e for And, Mt. Hood Community College America’s youth and other job seek has partnered with many of these ers to explore careers in manufactur companies to train their workforces ing.” through its Integrated Metals pro MHCC works closely with re gram and customized initiatives. gional employers, agencies and To celebrate and highlight the workforce investment boards to importance of “made in America,” manage a region-wide workforce MHCC is hosting Manufacturing strategy for advanced manufactur Instruction in precise measurement, material layout, blueprint Day, Friday, Oct. 4, on its Gresham ing. It is all about building a work- Campus, 26000 S.E. Stark St. ready community to help employers reading and other industrial skills are employed at Mt. Hood Information will be available succeed grow and attract more work Community College. The Gresham campus will celebrate National Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 4. about Running Start, a program that ers in their supply chain. enables high school students to “Through our Integrated Metals and education. participate in MHCC’s Integrated program, students receive instruc “We have a unique understand Metals program and earn college tion in precise measurement, mate ing of the current environment, what credit. rial layout, blueprint reading, ma employers need and how to best Visitors from area high schools, chine tool and welding operations,” transition students from high school local industry and interested com says Dennis Mattoon, dean of In into our programs and employment, munity members will meet MHCC dustrial Technology. The college Weinman says. instructors; tour the campus and has program s for non-E nglish In addition, MHCC has an en view dem onstrations of surface speakers as well as regular main gaged and active advisory commit grinders, drill presses, lathes, mills stream classes. tee that represents an even mix of and precision machining equipment. Robert W einm an, w orkforce small machine tool shops to some of “National Manufacturing Day at training coordinator says the Inte the largest manufacturers in the re MHCC recognizes the importance grated Metals program has a rock- gion. The MHCC team is renewing of manufacturing in east Multnomah star faculty representing the perfect a rigorous, national certification that County and the college’s partner blend of experience in both industry Mt. Hood Community College student Josh Burke is trained in FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH welding as part o f the school's 4009 N. Missouri Avenue, Portland, OR 97227 Integrated Metals program 503-249-0377 which blends experience in industry and education. Invites you to come and celebrate with us for our 26"' Church Anniversary & Homecoming October 12th - 13th, 2013 Theme: "Hope In The Midst of a Storm" Mark 4:35-41 Saturday, October 12, 2013 1:00 pm - Banquet is at the Church ** Sunday, October 13,2013 at 11:00 am - Evangelist Evelyn McCoy of the Highland Christian Center will be our speaker. The celebration will climax Sunday, October 13,2013 at 3:30 pm - Special Guest: Bethesda Baptist Church, Rev. Robert C. Jointer, Pastor represents the very best in national manufacturing standards, training and development. Besides the Integrated Metals program, MHCC designs and imple ments custom training for employ ees of other client companies such as Danner Boots, Leatherman Tool Group and Imperial Manufacturing. “The end result for employers is a smarter, more skilled, more pro ductive workforce. For employees, we provide high-value training that makes them more competitive in the job market. It’s a win-win for both sides and what we do helps power the economic development of the entire MHCC district,” notes Paul Wild, one of four workforce training coordinators at the college. To reserve your space to attend M HCC’s Manufacturing Day, call 503-491-7235. Chiropractic Auto Injury Clinic, PC Zchon R. Jones, DC 333 NE Russell St., #200, Portland, OR. 97212 (503) 284-7838 Truly making a difference in the lives of Auto Accident victims and Injured Workers for nearly 20 years. If you or someone you know has been in an accident, call us so we can help you with your needs. (503) 284-7838 Wc are lo c a te d on the c o rn e r o f M L K a n d R ussell Street, on the second f lo o r above the coffee shop. Sis Rosa Kennedy, Chairlady & Sis Vickie Marshall, Co-Chairlady 333 NE Russell #200 Dr. Johnny Pack IV, Pastor * * The donation is $10.00. Please contact Rosa Kennedy at 503-281-9316 if you are interested in attending the banquet. .«■« « > t « , « • • ' • ’ • * »•»- .»J3 I » ' « Russell St
