Ivy Tech Corporate College will host a breakfast tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, 2015, to announce the rollout of a new manufacturing program that addresses the states predicted skills gap in the manufacturing industry.
Approximately 50 manufacturing and community leaders are expected to attend the breakfast where details about the new program will be shared. The new Ivy Tech training program will address a critical issue that employers across the state are facing, the need for more skilled workers.
Southwest Indiana Manufacturing Project
Breakfast Meeting/Discussion
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, 2015
7:30 – 9 a.m. (CST)
Ivy Tech Community College
3501 N. First Ave., Evansville IN
“The Indiana Career Council estimates that the state will experience a skills gap of 675,000 workers by 2025; as the need for skilled workers continues to rise in our community, the demand is greater than ever for programs that provide industry-specific training,†said Ivy Tech Chancellor Jonathan Weinzapfel. “Customized skills are no longer just a luxury, they are a necessity for current employees as well as those just starting out in their career.â€
Ivy Tech’s training will provide job applicants and individuals currently employed in manufacturing with the industry specific skills necessary for their success. Students will experience customized training in a work-like atmosphere, preparing them for the transition from classroom to job site. They will gain the foundational skills needed to work in a manufacturing setting, and a knowledge base to help them add value for their employer from day one.
