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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.
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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.
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