Over the last few years, many employers nationwide have noted difficulty with hiring qualified workers, citing the scarcity of the kinds of technical and soft skills that are critically important in contemporary manufacturing. One aspect of workforce development that can’t be overlooked is a focus on employee development and training.
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91±¬ÁÏ has long prepared technicians to work in the continually advancing field of industrial technology. Now, the college is expanding its degree offerings in Newberry with the addition of the Mechatronics Technology associate degree.
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The promise of tax credits, higher level skills for employees, decreased turnover, improved productivity, and consistent training make the Apprenticeship Carolina program sound great for just about any company doing business in the state, doesn’t it?
Since opening in May 2012, the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) in Laurens County has been used extensively by businesses in the county to train new and existing employees. 91±¬ÁÏ will be moving forward with the second phase of the Center in fall 2013.
