As a manufacturer, you know that manufacturers need to attract the next generation of talent—people with the skills and attitudes necessary for innovation and success. Manufacturing careers offer good salaries and exciting opportunities that are on the cutting edge of new technologies and products. However, our industry is often misunderstood in the eyes of young people, as well as the parents and teachers who influence their career choices.
To help change the image of manufacturing in the West Central region, Dream It. Do It. West Central has launched the "Manufacturing Career Dream Team,” a group of young, manufacturing ambassadors who will represent the industry in the region’s schools and communities. The program is a best practice of The Manufacturing Institute and has been used successfully in many states. West Central’s effort will be like the Nebraska’s Career Dream Team initiative, the first manufacturing ambassador program in the United States.
We are currently in the process of recruiting additional manufacturing ambassadors to be part of the Career Dream Team. Ideal candidates are: 29 and under, hold a degree or certification in a manufacturing-related field, understand the core values of the company they work for, can represent their company well to the public, are comfortable talking to middle and high school students, are willing to describe their educational pathway and job duties in front of an audience, and would be willing to participate in a classroom presentation, career fairs, industry tours, and facility tours.
Manufacturers who have a candidate for the program should contact Michelle Landsverk by emailing mlandsverk@icloud.com or 218-280-1755.