Innovative Solutions Award: 2019
The Innovative Solutions Award is given to recognize workforce programs, economic development programs, projects and/or initiates that have resulted in the economic growth of a community or region during the past program year. Click on the article titles listed below to learn more about our award winners.
LWA 6: Recovery & Manufacturing A Path Up (RAMP-Up)
Recovery & Manufacturing A Path Up (RAMP-Up) was designed to provide individuals in recovery from addiction with in-demand manufacturing training that would match up well with the needs of the local employer base. It is well known that the skills desired in new manufacturing job candidates cover everything from basic safety, to shop math and blueprint reading, to electrical theory and basic machine maintenance. The MSSC Certified Production Technician credential checked all the boxes and was selected as the curriculum of choice.