Tag Archive: Center for Workforce Development

Students Take Welding Skills Home to Create Art

November 13, 2020
As a young girl, Pat Schneider would watch her father and brothers use a forge and welding tools in the garage of their home. “My father was a very artistic man,” she said. “He would use it and I would watch. “Then my brothers would use it and I would watch.” Now, several decades later,… View Article

Manufacturer, Employer Benefit from ECC Program

October 26, 2020
Brian Miriani recently worked with East Central College’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) to complete an apprenticeship program tailored to fit his skills and the needs of his employer. CWD partnered with Miriani’s employer, Texwrap Packaging, Washington, to develop a Machinist Registered apprenticeship program through the U.S Department of Labor in 2017. Miriani completed the… View Article

Governor Tours Pacific Plant that Partners with ECC

October 22, 2020
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson toured Klauber Machine & Gear (KMG) Tuesday to highlight the Missouri One Start program. KMG utilized the customized training assistance which has helped to develop its workforce, and East Central College has been there every step of the way. Gov. Parson said the state made workforce development a priority two years… View Article

Manufacturers Receive State Training Funds through ECC

September 17, 2020
Six local industries are benefiting from a total of $175,000 in matching grants from a state program that is designed to offset training costs. Each company works with the East Central College Center for Workforce Development (CWD) to provide an opportunity for training, and to secure the funding from the Missouri Department of Economic Development… View Article

Rolla Business Leaders Complete ECC Supervisor Leadership Class

September 24, 2019
Nearly a dozen local business leaders from LMI, American Precision Die Casting, Rawlings and Brewer Science attended the East Central College Supervisor Leadership Certification class in Rolla in September. The two-day workshop was facilitated by the Center for Workforce Development. “I was surprised with several things – in a good way,” explained James Levin, American… View Article

National Apprenticeship Week Celebration!

October 14, 2018
East Central College invites the public and business community to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week on Friday, November 16 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at its Business and Industry Center, 42 Prairie Dell Plaza Drive in Union. “Apprenticeships can work for all industries, not just manufacturing,” said Joel Doepker, Vice President of External Relations.  “By… View Article

Local manufacturers receive state dollars for employee training through ECC

October 3, 2018
A Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) program designed to offset training costs for the state’s manufacturing industry is benefiting local business. The customized training program will provide more than $200,000 in funding to ten area manufacturers that will be used to train employees at companies in Washington, Sullivan, St. James, Pacific, Marthasville and Rolla…. View Article

Center for Workforce Development Searching for Local Experts

September 11, 2018
The East Central College Center for Workforce Development (CWD) needs talented people to help provide training to local businesses. It is holding a series of talent fairs this fall to allow those interested to stop by and discuss how their talents can be used. “This is a great opportunity for retirees or someone looking for… View Article

Becoming a Better Leader in the Workplace

June 15, 2018
Becoming a successful workplace leader takes time, effort and education. Leadership is a skill, and, like all skills, it has to be carefully crafted and practiced. The Center for Workforce Development is offering a series of summer workshops to help you become a better leader in the workplace. The series starts with Leadership Fundamentals June… View Article

Getting Employees in a Tight Labor Market – June 27 Forum

June 5, 2018
Hiring skilled or first-tier employees in the area is becoming so competitive that practically every industry is concerned about the lack of available talent. “There are several factors contributing to the shortage,” said Ed Shelton, ECC Center for Workforce Development Executive Director. “One of the biggest contributors is the age of the workforce. There are… View Article