DIDI Clubs are Inspiring Young Minds
Photo Caption: Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier Todd Tranum, Dream It, Do It WNY Chautauqua County Coordinator Jehuu Caulcrick, Local manufacturers from Matco Tools, Chris Mclaughlin and Jennifer Wells and Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Shawn Hricko along with students from Jamestown Public Schools, Dunkirk, and Westfield Schools.
The Dream It Do It mission is to increase the skilled workforce pipeline entering manufacturing careers. A critical component to bringing that mission to reality in energizing the talent pipeline. Dream It Do It has launched clubs across the region are inspiring young mind and contributing to an energized talent pipeline. In both Cattaraugus County and Chautauqua County Dream It Do It (DIDI) has launched clubs and they are off to a successful start. The clubs are designed to raise awareness of manufacturing and STEM related careers in the region as well as skill requirements, workplaces and educational and career pathways. The clubs will help improve the perception of manufacturing and manufacturing careers. These clubs will help students increase their confidence and purpose in study of STEM related courses. Importantly these clubs will help encourage students to stay in our region to fill career opportunities.
In Cattaraugus County approximately 75 girls have signed up to participate in DIDI Girls in Manufacturing Clubs in Olean, Hinsdale, Portville, Cuba-Rushford and Allegany-Limestone. Teachers have developed exciting and varied curricula to introduce girls to careers in advanced manufacturing. These clubs are focused on encouraging girls to expand their skills in science, technology, math and the arts. The club members participate in a wide range activities such as tours, competitions, project work and meetings with female role models from industry.
In Cattaraugus County approximately 75 girls have signed up to participate in DIDI Girls in Manufacturing Clubs in Olean, Hinsdale, Portville, Cuba-Rushford and Allegany-Limestone. Teachers have developed exciting and varied curricula to introduce girls to careers in advanced manufacturing. These clubs are focused on encouraging girls to expand their skills in science, technology, math and the arts. The club members participate in a wide range activities such as tours, competitions, project work and meetings with female role models from industry.
Build Your Workforce Through AMP
Jamestown Community College in partnership with the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier and Dream It Do It Western New York has launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP). AMP has been developed and deployed in response to employer demand for a skilled workforce.
The Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships (AMP) is an innovative approach to meeting the workforce needs of employers in the region. The AMP program at Jamestown Community College offers participating high school students a fully funded education, paid work experience, and a SUNY JCC certificate.
The focus of AMP for 2018-2019 is the Industrial Equipment Technology (IET) certificate. Employers have identified a need for industrial maintenance technicians. The IET certificate was built to address this growing need of employers. The goal is to launch the program simultaneously at the JCC Jamestown and JCC Olean campuses in the fall of 2018 with a total of 30 students.
This is a great opportunity for employers to develop skilled industrial maintenance workers. Employer participation in this program is essential to its success. Employers participating will provide mentoring, part-time employment and scholarship support. Participating employers will assist in the student selection process. In return participating employers get a highly skilled employee who through this process has become acquainted with the employer's workplace, co-workers, policies, culture and expectations. Reach out today to participate by contacting Jeff Teluk at JeffTeluk@mail.sunyjcc.edu
Click here to learn more about AMP.
The Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships (AMP) is an innovative approach to meeting the workforce needs of employers in the region. The AMP program at Jamestown Community College offers participating high school students a fully funded education, paid work experience, and a SUNY JCC certificate.
The focus of AMP for 2018-2019 is the Industrial Equipment Technology (IET) certificate. Employers have identified a need for industrial maintenance technicians. The IET certificate was built to address this growing need of employers. The goal is to launch the program simultaneously at the JCC Jamestown and JCC Olean campuses in the fall of 2018 with a total of 30 students.
This is a great opportunity for employers to develop skilled industrial maintenance workers. Employer participation in this program is essential to its success. Employers participating will provide mentoring, part-time employment and scholarship support. Participating employers will assist in the student selection process. In return participating employers get a highly skilled employee who through this process has become acquainted with the employer's workplace, co-workers, policies, culture and expectations. Reach out today to participate by contacting Jeff Teluk at JeffTeluk@mail.sunyjcc.edu
Click here to learn more about AMP.
Women in Manufacturing Night a Big Success
Dream It Do It Western New York welcomed over 40 young girls and their parents at a girls only event at Cummins JEP. It was a very special night geared toward young women and parents of young women who are at the outset of considering future career choices. The event was highlighted by a panel of Women Professionals from Cummins JEP who opened the eyes, ears and dreams of attendees by sharing positive perspectives on their own careers and the manufacturing industry.
The panel & presentation consisted of the following leaders:
• Lori Jafarjian, HR Manager
• Cathy Merriweather, HR Director
• Rhonda Howard, HR Manager
• Jessica Bellardo, HR Generalist
• Kimberly Johnson, Customer Quality Assurance Engineer
• Christine Silzle, Materials Cell Leader
• Maria Jones, Machining Team Manager
• Samantha Hale, Skilled Trades Trainee - Electrical Apprentice
• Brandi Davies, Industrial Engineering Technician
Participants also toured the 1 million square foot facility and saw the convergence of cutting edge technology and production happening with their own eyes!
Events like this will help propel women forward in their professional careers. Learn more about women in manufacturing through the Manufacturing Institutes' STEP Ahead Initiative!
The panel & presentation consisted of the following leaders:
• Lori Jafarjian, HR Manager
• Cathy Merriweather, HR Director
• Rhonda Howard, HR Manager
• Jessica Bellardo, HR Generalist
• Kimberly Johnson, Customer Quality Assurance Engineer
• Christine Silzle, Materials Cell Leader
• Maria Jones, Machining Team Manager
• Samantha Hale, Skilled Trades Trainee - Electrical Apprentice
• Brandi Davies, Industrial Engineering Technician
Participants also toured the 1 million square foot facility and saw the convergence of cutting edge technology and production happening with their own eyes!
Events like this will help propel women forward in their professional careers. Learn more about women in manufacturing through the Manufacturing Institutes' STEP Ahead Initiative!
STEP INITIATIVE
Manufacturing faces a serious skills gap. Part of this gap is the underrepresentation of women in the industry. While women make up approximately 50% of the labor force, that number is only about 24% in the manufacturing labor force. A formal research initiative was launched with Deloitte to better understand why manufacturing isn’t attracting its fair share of talented women and to offer best practices for how manufacturers can attract, retain, and advance female talent.
In 2012, The Manufacturing Institute launched the Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead initiative to honor and promote the role of women in the manufacturing industry through recognition, research, and leadership. As part of the STEP Ahead initiative, the Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Awards honor women in the manufacturing industry who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory-floor to the C-suite. STEP Ahead inspires next generation female leaders to pursue a career in manufacturing and showcases the amazing opportunities the manufacturing industry can offer.
On March 26, 2015, The Manufacturing Institute honored 130 Honorees and Emerging Leaders at the STEP Ahead Awards that took place at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill.
Manufacturing faces a serious skills gap. Part of this gap is the underrepresentation of women in the industry. While women make up approximately 50% of the labor force, that number is only about 24% in the manufacturing labor force. A formal research initiative was launched with Deloitte to better understand why manufacturing isn’t attracting its fair share of talented women and to offer best practices for how manufacturers can attract, retain, and advance female talent.
In 2012, The Manufacturing Institute launched the Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead initiative to honor and promote the role of women in the manufacturing industry through recognition, research, and leadership. As part of the STEP Ahead initiative, the Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Awards honor women in the manufacturing industry who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory-floor to the C-suite. STEP Ahead inspires next generation female leaders to pursue a career in manufacturing and showcases the amazing opportunities the manufacturing industry can offer.
On March 26, 2015, The Manufacturing Institute honored 130 Honorees and Emerging Leaders at the STEP Ahead Awards that took place at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill.
Reed Endorses National Manufacturing Month
October 14, 2015
By Jimmy McCarthy jmmccarthy@post-journal.com , Post-Journal
By Jimmy McCarthy jmmccarthy@post-journal.com , Post-Journal
Pictured, from the left, are: Justin Hanft, Dream It Do It coordinator; Todd Tranum, president and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce; Reed; Brad Van Riper, senior vice president and chief technology officer for Truck-Lite; and John Cecco, vice president of operations at Truck-Lite.
P-J photo by Jimmy McCarthy
P-J photo by Jimmy McCarthy
FALCONER - In recognition of National Manufacturing Month, U.S. Rep. Tom Reed paid a visit to Truck-Lite to spread awareness of a new manufacturing era searching for skilled workers.
Reed, R-C-I-Corning, visited the Falconer facility on Tuesday to recognize Dream It Do It and the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier in their ongoing efforts to bring the next generation of workers into the manufacturing industry. Reed also recognized Truck-Lite's 60-plus years of manufacturing.
"What Truck-Lite does, what MAST does and what we're doing in Western New York is something we're trying to duplicate across the country, and that is to make it here to sell it there," Reed said. "It's something I believe and it's something we're accomplishing as U.S manufacturing grows."
In recognition of National Manufacturing Month, U.S. Rep. Tom Reed paid a visit to Truck-Lite on Tuesday to spread awareness of a new manufacturing era searching for skilled workers. U.S. Rep. Tom Reed presented a certificate of appreciation to Dream It Do It and the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier for their ongoing efforts to bring the next generation of workers. Reed also recognized Truck-Lite’s 60-plus years of manufacturing.
With a skills gap in America, Reed said the keys to filling the void include identifying needs and developing public-private partnerships. Reed said the partnership is strong in Chautauqua County with Jamestown Community College, Dream It Do It, MAST and private partners.
"We need to say this is what we need, and let's develop a program so we can take the necessary skills and match them up in an effective way," Reed said. "One of the things we're hoping to accomplish is to raise awareness to the next generation and say this isn't' the manufacturing of the 1920s. This is the manufacturing of tomorrow where it's safe, exciting and stimulating.”
Dream It Do It is proactively responding to a workforce gap through a number of strategic approaches. Justin Hanft, Dream It Do It coordinator, said 600 kids throughout the county recently visited local manufacturing facilities, and some students had the ability to check out operations at Truck-Lite. Hanft said technology competitions are also done with students, bringing a whole host of environments to students.
"It's a variety of different students that we reach out to and have involved in the Dream It Do It program throughout the year," Hanft said.
Todd Tranum, president and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, said over 60 interns were coordinated over the past summer into manufacturing related positions. Tranum, who is President & CEO of Dream It Do It Western New York, said the young people experienced the various aspects of manufacturing from machining to marketing.
Brad Van Riper, senior vice president and chief technology officer, said aligning the needs of business and education have been made through Dream It Do It's efforts.
"If education doesn't know our needs and they don't know about the opportunity, we can't get employees," Van Riper said. "That's the single-biggest opposition to our growth in Western New York.”
In order to create a competitive environment, Reed said issues surrounding energy costs and a broken tax code need to be addressed. Opening markets across the world is also critical to sell American products worldwide, he said.
"We're always trying to reach out to local manufacturers," Reed said. "When I come back from Washington, D.C., every week, seeing these leaders do what they do inspires me to work harder."
Reed, R-C-I-Corning, visited the Falconer facility on Tuesday to recognize Dream It Do It and the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier in their ongoing efforts to bring the next generation of workers into the manufacturing industry. Reed also recognized Truck-Lite's 60-plus years of manufacturing.
"What Truck-Lite does, what MAST does and what we're doing in Western New York is something we're trying to duplicate across the country, and that is to make it here to sell it there," Reed said. "It's something I believe and it's something we're accomplishing as U.S manufacturing grows."
In recognition of National Manufacturing Month, U.S. Rep. Tom Reed paid a visit to Truck-Lite on Tuesday to spread awareness of a new manufacturing era searching for skilled workers. U.S. Rep. Tom Reed presented a certificate of appreciation to Dream It Do It and the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier for their ongoing efforts to bring the next generation of workers. Reed also recognized Truck-Lite’s 60-plus years of manufacturing.
With a skills gap in America, Reed said the keys to filling the void include identifying needs and developing public-private partnerships. Reed said the partnership is strong in Chautauqua County with Jamestown Community College, Dream It Do It, MAST and private partners.
"We need to say this is what we need, and let's develop a program so we can take the necessary skills and match them up in an effective way," Reed said. "One of the things we're hoping to accomplish is to raise awareness to the next generation and say this isn't' the manufacturing of the 1920s. This is the manufacturing of tomorrow where it's safe, exciting and stimulating.”
Dream It Do It is proactively responding to a workforce gap through a number of strategic approaches. Justin Hanft, Dream It Do It coordinator, said 600 kids throughout the county recently visited local manufacturing facilities, and some students had the ability to check out operations at Truck-Lite. Hanft said technology competitions are also done with students, bringing a whole host of environments to students.
"It's a variety of different students that we reach out to and have involved in the Dream It Do It program throughout the year," Hanft said.
Todd Tranum, president and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, said over 60 interns were coordinated over the past summer into manufacturing related positions. Tranum, who is President & CEO of Dream It Do It Western New York, said the young people experienced the various aspects of manufacturing from machining to marketing.
Brad Van Riper, senior vice president and chief technology officer, said aligning the needs of business and education have been made through Dream It Do It's efforts.
"If education doesn't know our needs and they don't know about the opportunity, we can't get employees," Van Riper said. "That's the single-biggest opposition to our growth in Western New York.”
In order to create a competitive environment, Reed said issues surrounding energy costs and a broken tax code need to be addressed. Opening markets across the world is also critical to sell American products worldwide, he said.
"We're always trying to reach out to local manufacturers," Reed said. "When I come back from Washington, D.C., every week, seeing these leaders do what they do inspires me to work harder."
Manufacturing Fun
Students Visit Local Businesses For Dream It, Do It Event
October 3, 2015
By Katrina Fuller (kfuller@post-journal.com) , Post-Journal
An event planned by Dream It, Do It Western New York aimed to give hundreds of local students a better understanding of local industry Friday.
Students from 11 area school districts, Cassadaga Job Corps and the P-Tech program participated after Dream It, Do It collaborated with Jamestown Community College and several local manufacturing businesses to put on an informational program.
From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., over 600 students toured local manufacturing facilities and the Jamestown Community College Manufacturing Technology Institute in celebration of national Manufacturing Day.
Dream It, Do It Western New York representatives said it was the most students that they have had participate in this event to date!
October 3, 2015
By Katrina Fuller (kfuller@post-journal.com) , Post-Journal
An event planned by Dream It, Do It Western New York aimed to give hundreds of local students a better understanding of local industry Friday.
Students from 11 area school districts, Cassadaga Job Corps and the P-Tech program participated after Dream It, Do It collaborated with Jamestown Community College and several local manufacturing businesses to put on an informational program.
From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., over 600 students toured local manufacturing facilities and the Jamestown Community College Manufacturing Technology Institute in celebration of national Manufacturing Day.
Dream It, Do It Western New York representatives said it was the most students that they have had participate in this event to date!
Several Chautauqua Lake and Maple Grove High School students kick off Manufacturer’s Day at the Jamestown Community College Manufacturing Technology Institute on Friday with several public officials. Pictured from left are Jacqueline Chiarot Phelps, representative of U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, R-C-I-Corning, Lori Cornell, representative of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Assemblyman Andy Goodell, R-C-I-Jamestown.
P-J photos by Katrina Fuller
P-J photos by Katrina Fuller
In the morning, a large group of students was greeted by Justin Hanft, Dream It, Do It Western New York coordinator; Jacqueline Chiarot Phelps, representative of U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, R-C-I-Corning; Lori Cornell, representative of Gov. Andrew Cuomo; and Assemblyman Andy Goodell, R-C-I-Jamestown
Hanft welcomed the students to the event and invited them to see for themselves what the manufacturing industry is all about.
Goodell stressed the importance of manufacturing in Chautauqua County and said he was glad to see so much participation in the event from area school districts.
"Manufacturing in Chautauqua County is the largest component of our local economy, employing 9,000 workers with annual wages exceeding $467 million," he said.
"That's where (the wages) are running currently. Manufacturing jobs today are typically high skilled, clean, challenging and rewarding.”
Goodell mentioned Cummins Engine and SKF require employees to be deft and responsible team players because of the work they do.
"Employees at Cummins are cross-trained in multiple jobs and work together as a team to produce the highest quality diesel engines in the world," he said. "The employees at SKF produce aircraft bearings that meet the highest specifications and tolerances of manufacturing in the world. Those are just two examples of the dozens of manufacturing companies in Chautauqua county that provide high paying and high skilled careers.”
Cornell said she was honored to be in attendance on behalf of the governor.
"The governor is very proud to support Dream It, Do It in Western New York," she said. "Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn about industry in Chautauqua County and look to your future.”
Meanwhile, in several other locations, throngs of students were taken on tours of the manufacturing facilities throughout the county including Weber Knapp, Cummins Engine, Dahlstrom Roll Form, Ring Precision, Lakeside Precision, Excelco/Newbrook, Artone Manufacturing, Blackstone Advanced Technologies, Ulrich Planfiling, Titan X, Truck-Lite, Stuart Tool And Die, Rand Machine Products, Anderson Precision and Fancher Chair.
Students at Blackstone Advanced Technologies were given an insider peek at the large facility by Michael Metzger, company president. Throughout the tour, students saw powder coating, welding and a variety of other manufacturing equipment.
Dream It, Do It Western New York is an initiative which is aimed at bolstering the workforce entering the manufacturing field. The initiative is supported by the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier and the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on the event or Dream It, Do It WNY visit didiwny.com or call 484-1101.
Hanft welcomed the students to the event and invited them to see for themselves what the manufacturing industry is all about.
Goodell stressed the importance of manufacturing in Chautauqua County and said he was glad to see so much participation in the event from area school districts.
"Manufacturing in Chautauqua County is the largest component of our local economy, employing 9,000 workers with annual wages exceeding $467 million," he said.
"That's where (the wages) are running currently. Manufacturing jobs today are typically high skilled, clean, challenging and rewarding.”
Goodell mentioned Cummins Engine and SKF require employees to be deft and responsible team players because of the work they do.
"Employees at Cummins are cross-trained in multiple jobs and work together as a team to produce the highest quality diesel engines in the world," he said. "The employees at SKF produce aircraft bearings that meet the highest specifications and tolerances of manufacturing in the world. Those are just two examples of the dozens of manufacturing companies in Chautauqua county that provide high paying and high skilled careers.”
Cornell said she was honored to be in attendance on behalf of the governor.
"The governor is very proud to support Dream It, Do It in Western New York," she said. "Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn about industry in Chautauqua County and look to your future.”
Meanwhile, in several other locations, throngs of students were taken on tours of the manufacturing facilities throughout the county including Weber Knapp, Cummins Engine, Dahlstrom Roll Form, Ring Precision, Lakeside Precision, Excelco/Newbrook, Artone Manufacturing, Blackstone Advanced Technologies, Ulrich Planfiling, Titan X, Truck-Lite, Stuart Tool And Die, Rand Machine Products, Anderson Precision and Fancher Chair.
Students at Blackstone Advanced Technologies were given an insider peek at the large facility by Michael Metzger, company president. Throughout the tour, students saw powder coating, welding and a variety of other manufacturing equipment.
Dream It, Do It Western New York is an initiative which is aimed at bolstering the workforce entering the manufacturing field. The initiative is supported by the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier and the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on the event or Dream It, Do It WNY visit didiwny.com or call 484-1101.