Manufacturing Matters

Funder: Duke Energy, Economic Growth Group, Wayne County Foundation, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County, and other partner organizations

Geographic Scope: Multi-county region including Rush County; program based in Richmond, IN and partnering communities (Connersville, Laurel, Richmond, Centerville, Lynn, and surrounding areas)

Overview:
Manufacturing Matters is a fast-track training program providing good job preparation for manufacturing careers. It is a collaborative effort involving Ivy Tech Community College Richmond's Corporate College and WorkOne.

Focus Areas:

• Manufacturing career training
• Advanced manufacturing skills
• Nationally recognized certification (Certified Production Technician)

Scholarship Details:

• Award: Full scholarship worth $2,600
• Covers tuition and training costs
• Program leads to Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification

Curriculum Includes:

• Safety
• Quality and measurement
• Manufacturing production
• Maintenance awareness
• Employability skills
• Orientation to manufacturing industry

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must complete WorkKeys testing
• Must participate in interview
• Must pass drug screening
• Rush County and surrounding area residents

Manufacturing Employer Partners:

• GE Roots (Connersville)
• Stant USA Corporation (Connersville)
• Color-Box
• Emerson Climate Technologies
• Johns Manville
• Mosey Manufacturing Company
• Primex Plastics Corporation
• Richmond Baking Company
• Trane/Ingersoll Rand
• Vandor Corporation

Collaborating Organizations:

• Economic Development Group of Connersville
• Mayor's Office City of Connersville
• Connersville Chamber of Commerce
• Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County
• Rush County Economic & Community Development Corporation
• Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce
• Rush County Chamber of Commerce
• Mayor's Office City of Richmond
• Mayor's Office City of Rushville
• WorkOne
• Ivy Tech Corporate College

Contact Information:

• Acacia St. John: astjohn@work-one.org
• Gail Martin: gmartin@work-one.org
• Phone: 765-962-8591 ext. 2702

Application Process

1. Apply online at: manufacturingmatters.info
2. Complete WorkKeys testing as part of qualification process
3. Participate in required interview
4. Pass drug screening
5. Selection based on assessment results and interview

Application Deadline (Last Documented):

• February 7 deadline for February 24 class start (2014)
• Classes offered regularly with rolling applications
• Check website for current application deadlines

Qualification Requirements:

• Complete WorkKeys testing
• Participate in interview
• Pass drug screening

Note: Applicants are urged to apply early as spots may be limited.