Preparing Local Students for Future Career Paths
June 1, 2015
Gilman Precision has joined GPS Education Partner's mission in achieving hands on learning for students. Dedicated to changing the lives of students for over a decade, GPS has since grown to be a nationally recognized program, according to a company spokesperson. Participating school districts, located near GPS education centers throughout Wisconsin, collaborate with GPS to place students aspiring to pursue a technical career in the manufacturing industry through real-world training.
"The growing skills gap is a threat to the manufacturing industry. Jobs will go unfilled at a time when more jobs are being created; there will no doubt be a shortage. This is precisely why these types of programs are crucial for the industry, and Gilman jumped at the chance to be a part of it," said Mike Weiland, COO at Gilman Precision. "Not only does this program help prepare students with the essential skills and knowledge needed, but it gives them options, offers a plan and gives them the confidence to succeed in the future."
Offered to juniors and seniors enrolled in participating school districts, the program allows students to gain industry credentials, employability skills and transferable post-secondary college credits. The student engages in two hours of classroom learning, followed by working at their designated intern locations. Ideally, this program can provide an experience that will have lasting effects on the student's future.
"Regular schooling just wasn't for me," said Josh Casper, student intern at Gilman Precision. "I learned this after my guidance counselor suggested I look into GPS and consider a career in manufacturing; even though before working at Gilman I knew absolutely nothing about the industry. The two hours I spend in the classroom are directly applied to what I do at work. I continue to learn on a daily basis by working in all areas of the factory, including grinding, assembly and inspection. I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to work with."
For more information contact:
Gilman Precision
1230 Cheyenne Avenue
Grafton, WI 53024
800-445-6267 / 262-377-2434
www.gilmanprecision.com
GPS Education Partners
13000 West Silver Spring Dr.
Butler, WI 53007
262-226-2001
info@gpsed.org
www.gpsed.org
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