Tag Archive: U.S. Department of Labor

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

East Central College to Receive More Than $500,000 to Expand Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships

July 22, 2019

East Central College will continue to lead Missouri in advanced manufacturing apprenticeships thanks to a grant provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. DOL announced last month that Missouri will receive nearly $12 million to create the Missouri Apprenticeships in Manufacturing Program (MoAMP), a statewide initiative to improve the ability to deliver innovative… View Article

National Apprenticeship Week Celebration at Business and Industry Center

November 16, 2018

Business leaders and community members were welcomed into the East Central College Business and Industry Center on Friday, November 16 for a National Apprenticeship Week Celebration. The event featured two keynote speakers – Wade Johnson, U.S. Department of Labor, and Mardy Leathers, Missouri Department of Workforce Development. “Missouri is dedicated to investing, expanding and sustaining… 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