Manufacturing Boot Camp

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Manufacturing Boot Camp

• An Innovative Program to
• Expand the Pool of Qualified
• Entry-Level Manufacturing Employees
• Develop by the
• Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center
• in Cooperation with
• Illinois Central College and Rock Valley College

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Acknowledgements

• This program was developed based on
  recommendations of numerous small and mid-sized
  Illinois manufacturers who assisted in program
  design and evaluation
• Partial funding for the initial pilot offerings
  of the Manufacturing Boot Camp has been provided
  by the Illinois Department of Commerce and
  Economic Opportunity
• Special thanks to Nina Crick, Ellen George,
  Preston Morgan, and Tammi Stockwell for their
  help in initial pilot offerings of the
  Manufacturing Boot Camp

Bob Weinstein, IMEC President
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What is Manufacturing Boot Camp?

• A FREE - 13-week program to help bring
  participants to the skill level needed for
  employment in todays manufacturing environment.
• Most training will be from 6 to 9 PM Tuesday,
  Wednesday and Thursday
• Who can participate?
• High school (or equivalent GED) graduates
  between the ages of 18 28 who want a career in
  manufacturing

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Why Start a Manufacturing Career?

• Manufacturing productivity is at an all-time high
• Manufacturing jobs continue to pay very
  competitive wages and benefits
• Each year thousands of manufacturing job openings
  are available, a trend that will increase in
  future years as the baby boom generation
  retires
• Modernized facilities and plant safety procedures
  have excellent working conditions
• There has never been a better time to work in
  manufacturing!

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Why Manufacturing Boot Camp?

• Employers are looking for more than just skilled
  workers with technical skills
• Employers want workers who
• Have good communication skills
• Possess applied math skills
• Can write reports
• Are team leaders
• Demonstrate good work ethics
• Manufacturing Boot Camp will take you from being
  an average candidate and give you the competitive
  edge to start a manufacturing career!

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Manufacturing Boot Camp Process Flow Diagram
Basic Skills Assessments
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Basic Skills Gap Assessments (8 contact hours
for pre-testing)

• All program participants will be tested to
  determine their abilities in each of the
  following areas
• Applied mathematics
• Reading for information
• Locating information
• Writing
• Teamwork
• Note Program applicants who do not exceed
  minimum gap assessment scores will be directed to
  more in-depth training programs

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Intensive Basic Skills Training (50 contact
hours, incl. post-completion assessment testing)

• Participants whose assessments are above the
  minimum, but below the level needed for
  manufacturing employment will receive intensive
  training in each of the following ares
• Applied mathematics
• Manufacturing problem solving/critical thinking
• Reading skills
• Writing skills
• After the completion of this training,
  participants will be assessed again to verify
  that their ability meets minimum manufacturing
  requirements

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Introduction to Manufacturing Concepts and Work
Environment (55 contact hours)

• Introduction to modern manufacturing
• Quality systems
• Advanced manufacturing technology
• Information systems
• Career paths
• Plant tours
• Work ethic, teamwork, and performance
  expectations
• Lean Manufacturing
• Introduction to blueprint reading
• Manufacturing work-site safety (OSHA)
• Presentation/interpersonal skills
• resume writing and interviewing skills

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Program Completion

• Program Graduation
• Satisfactory assessment scores in basic skills
• Consistent, satisfactory attendance
• Internship Interviews
• Internships
• Full time for 4 weeks
• Wages for internships will be approximately
  9.00/hr
• Potential for continued employment
• Continued employment with internship manufacturer
• Opportunities for on-the-job training
• Follow-up regarding employment status and linkage
  to job placement services

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Questions?

• Contact
• Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center
• 888 806 4632
• info_at_imec1.orgc1.org
• Visit our web site with links to information
  regarding manufacturing careers
• www.mfgbootcamp.com