Sixteen individuals are ready for new careers in manufacturing following their graduation from Broome-Tioga Workforce’s Opportunity Impact Training Program. The three-week program was designed by Broome-Tioga Workforce NY, SUNY-Broome, Triple Cities Makerspace, and industry leaders to accommodate students with or without experience in the manufacturing field. Upon their graduation, individuals will now be offered interviews with seven local manufacturing companies with more than 50 available positions.
“Manufacturing has always been a key component of our region’s economy,” said County Executive Jason Garnar. “Over the last few years, manufacturing jobs have grown locally and I appreciate Broome-Tioga Workforce’s efforts to make sure we have highly qualified people to fill available jobs. I’d like to be the first to congratulate these individuals on what we hope will be a successful and rewarding career.”
The Opportunity Impact Program over various topics commonly encountered in the workplace and courses are structured to resemble a common first shift work day. Group work is encouraged to inspire the feeling of working in a team setting. Additionally, incentives are also built in to encourage maximum attendance and participation. Courses offered are:
- Shop Floor Math
- Quality Overview
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
- Technical Writing
- Blueprint Reading
- LEAN Principles
- Team Building
- Measuring Devices
- Root Cause Analysis
- Hand Tool Usage
- Advanced Manufacturing
Bob Murphy, the Executive Director of Broome-Tioga Workforce NY added, “With County Executive Garnar’s encouragement, we will be offering additional career pipeline classes in Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Healthcare in the coming year which will include programs for persons with barriers to employment.”
If interested in pursuing such training, please call Erin Monroe at Broome-Tioga Workforce NY (607-778-6440) to start your application.
