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Waupaca Foundry

Community - Mar 1, 2022

Cultivating a workforce

Workforce development has been part of Waupaca Foundry's mission for decades. The company encourages its employees to obtain further education and training to advance their careers at the foundry. The foundry has subsidized classes in management and engineering, worked with local high schools and Fox Valley Technical College. According to Mike Nikolai, Waupaca Foundry's president, CEO and COO, education represents an investment.

Robert Cloud | waupacanow.com

#intern #jobs #K12 #robotics #skillsgap #trades #waupaca #wf #wfnews

Waupaca Foundry

Culture - Feb 28, 2022

Waupaca Foundry Helps Celebrate 75 Years Of The Foundry Education Foundation

In 2022, the Foundry Education Foundation less formally known as FEF celebrates its 75th year. The program started in 1947, two years after WWII ended, due to the high demand for skilled workers in the metalcasting industry.

Lydia Engelbreth | Waupaca Foundry

#culture #engineering #intern #jobs #scholarships #skillsgap #workforcedevelopment

Waupaca Foundry

Community - Nov 15, 2021

Thinking Different in Education for Tomorrow’s Jobs

There has long been a stigma of choosing to attend a trade school over a four-year college. But as the price of tuition for universities has soared, the demand for workers has become more precedent, and the want of students to obtain a degree that is more niche to their future employment opportunities has increased, the value of trade schools in today’s economy is invaluable.

Ally Melby | Waupaca Foundry

#community #intern #skillsgap #workforcedevelopment

Waupaca Foundry

Community - Jul 20, 2020

Local student, industries take part in CSCC signing day

After representatives from local industry reviewed applications and chose their top high school recruits, they had the opportunity to celebrate and connect face-to-face last week.

Daily Post Athenian

#etowah #K12 #skillsgap #steam #stem #university

Waupaca Foundry

Community - Feb 17, 2020

A Decade of Development

Read how Perry County Indiana schools integrated Ivy Spark into the school system and how it has improved the quality of education since then.

Eric Whittaker | Perry County News

#K12 #skillsgap #steam #stem #tellcity

Waupaca Foundry

Community - Oct 4, 2019

Students compete for cash prizes; learn about local career opportunities

High school students put their skills to the test on the Vincennes University Jasper campus for National Manufacturing Day, competing in hands-on activities showcasing manufacturing skills and learning about the industry.

Local Sources | Dubois County Free Press

#automation #community #K12 #robotics #skillsgap #tellcity

Waupaca Foundry

Community - Aug 9, 2019

Waupaca Foundry opens doors to local educators

Waupaca Foundry’s ductile iron plant located in Etowah Tennessee hosted a Summer Educator Meeting for McMinn County educators. Professionals from elementary, secondary schools and colleges attended to learn more about the future of manufacturing and how viable careers for the next generation are already located in their communities.

Ally Melby | Waupaca Foundry

#community #etowah #K12 #skillsgap #steam #stem

Waupaca Foundry

Community - Jun 14, 2019

'Signing Day' not just for athletes anymore

"Signing Day" recognizes graduating seniors who have "signed on" to work for local employers instead of attending college. First-timers this year included Perry Central and Tell City high schools in southern Indiana; to honor those seniors who have chosen to go straight into the workforce, landing jobs in such occupations as construction, cosmetology, manufacturing and information technology.

content.govdelivery.com | Indiana Department of Workforce Development

#K12 #skillsgap #tellcity

Waupaca Foundry

Community - May 29, 2019

Waupaca Foundry helps high school pave the path from school to career

Zane Schaad, a Heritage Hills High School senior will be interning this summer at Waupaca Foundry Photo (Left to Right): Zane's parents, Josh and Jody Schaad; Zane Schaad; Waupaca Foundry Recruiting/Hiring Manager, Karen Snyder

Ally Melby | Waupaca Foundry

#K12 #skillsgap #stem #tellcity

Waupaca Foundry

Community - Apr 10, 2018

Foundry in a box

Iola-Scandinavia Elementary students get ready to make fidget spinners with Waupaca Foundry workers through the Foundry in a Box program. Photo credit: Holly Neumann

Holly Neumann | Waupaca County Post

#community #K12 #skillsgap #steam #wfnews

Waupaca Foundry

Community - Nov 2, 2017

Waupaca Foundry donation bolsters local career programs

PERRY COUNTY — Efforts to promote among local students a healthy affinity for financial literacy, hard sciences, trade skills and how those fields tie into modern manufacturing received a shot in the arm Tuesday afternoon as both Perry Central and Tell City high schools were presented with $2,500 checks from Waupaca Foundry. This windfall will go to support Junior Achievement programs at the schools, which should help both teachers and students involved in the effort expand their horizons.

Perry County News | Perry County News

#community #donation #skillsgap #tellcity #wfnews

Waupaca Foundry

Culture - Aug 30, 2017

After decades of pushing bachelor’s degrees, U.S. needs more tradespeople

After decades of pushing college degrees, California is spending to bring back the great reputation of Vocational Education. Read about this important effort.

Matt Krupnick | PBS NewsHour

#manufacturing #skillsgap

Waupaca Foundry

Global MFG - Jul 25, 2017

The Only Manufacturing Skills Shortage That Matters

How does a manufacturing company leader solve the skills gap? By emphasizing the only capability that truly matters. Worry less about your current position opening, and more about finding someone who is interested in learning and growing.

Becky Morgan | IndustryWeek

#skillsgap

Waupaca Foundry

Culture - Feb 16, 2017

Teens build boat and learn about skilled trades

Two nonprofits teach Milwaukee teens craftsmanship skills to address the decline in skilled trade workers. The B2L board decided to start with a construction-based projectÂ because that is where demands are the highest. However, the program also will provide students with a strong foundation for manufacturing jobs, said Danny Goldberg, B2L board executive. In the aftermath of the financial crisis and housing collapse, the construction industry saw a dip in employment. As the economy recovered, companies such as C.G. Schmidt struggled to find experienced workers.

Rebecca Carballo | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

#jobs #K12 #manufacturing #skillsgap

Waupaca Foundry

Global MFG - Feb 13, 2017

Trends Shaping The Return of Manufacturing to U.S.

Tony Glockler, co-founder and CEO of SolidProfessor The standards for U.S. manufacturers to maintain their global competitiveness continue to evolve — and training is one of these. In order to make the most of this shift, it is essential now for these manufacturers to ensure that their American employees are highly skilled and up-to-date with the latest technology and tools.

Tony Glockler | Foundrymag

#reshoring #skillsgap #stem

Waupaca Foundry | PartingLINE

Cultivating a workforce

Waupaca Foundry Helps Celebrate 75 Years Of The Foundry Education Foundation

Thinking Different in Education for Tomorrow’s Jobs

Local student, industries take part in CSCC signing day

A Decade of Development

Students compete for cash prizes; learn about local career opportunities

Waupaca Foundry opens doors to local educators

'Signing Day' not just for athletes anymore

Waupaca Foundry helps high school pave the path from school to career

Foundry in a box

Waupaca Foundry donation bolsters local career programs

After decades of pushing bachelor’s degrees, U.S. needs more tradespeople

The Only Manufacturing Skills Shortage That Matters

Teens build boat and learn about skilled trades

Trends Shaping The Return of Manufacturing to U.S.