Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Fluid Power training to retrain the manufacturing workforce is being offered as part of the Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program (MiLEAP) through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Office of Employment and Training.The MiLEAP award is to support innovative, short-term, customized education and training programs in manufacturing and healthcare to assist over 450 participants U.P. wide impacted by COVID-19 to transition to high-skill, high-wage employment and career pathways.The grant is part of a $17.8 million competitive grant awarded to Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) by the U.S. Department of Education.Michigan Tech, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) Department will use the funds to support these individuals, resulting in industry-recognized credential attainment and reduced educational debt.Partnerships with eight local companies resulted in 40+ employees participating in fluid power training to date as part of this 2-year project.The introduction to fluid power components and systems is 20 hours, run as two sessions (4) hours per day for one week to accommodate companies not having all their employees out at one time.The Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC) Mobile Lab is used in outreach activities supporting the project.The center piece of the Mobile Lab is a 53-foot semi-trailer that is expandable to double width when setup.The Mobile Lab will be deployed at a fair, festival, parade, or other event, where attendees will be welcome to learn more about the MiLEAP program and the various career guidance and pathways being provided by Michigan Works and the partner training providers.The project has completed year one resulting in meeting the goals of partnering with Michigan Works to assist job seekers in their journey to transition to high skill, high wage employment and career pathways.
Author: John Irwin
Institution: Michigan Technological University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4402365430