NoCo Newsletter September

Grant Deadline December 2017 and Training to be

Completed by December 2018

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is partnering with Aims Community College to offer funding to businesses and nonprofits within Weld County. The Recover Colorado Workforce Training Program is designed to help communities, businesses, and ultimately individuals build resiliency by providing customized workforce training programs. Applications need to be submitted by December 2017 and trainings needs to be completed by December 2018. The maximum grant award is $75,000, and each company can receive up to three awards. Click HEREfor more details.

Manufacturing is the Second Highest Industry with the Most Reported Cyber Attacks. Pat Toth is flying in to talk to us about how t echnology has evolved and empowered manufacturers in a variety of ways, and companies have become increasingly reliant on computer systems and IT. Because of this, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical topic in the industry.

Pat Toth, Computer Scientist

Pat is a Computer Scientist in the Programs and Partnerships Division at the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Pat serves as the NIST MEP Cybersecurity Program Manager with responsibility for developing and disseminating guidance and tools for MEP Centers to use to assist U.S. manufacturers in reducing their risks associated with cybersecurity .

Golden Aluminum

Thursday, October 19th 9:00 am

1405 14th St

Fort Lupton, CO 80621

Free to attend, but registration is required.

Please note due to limited ticketing, manufacturers will receive priority. Registration closes October 18th at noon.

First Friday Webinar:

Manufacturing Day and How to Get Involved

Friday, September 1, 12:00pm -1:00pm

On the first Friday in October of every year, October 6 this year, thousands of manufacturers and educational institutions across the nation participate in Manufacturing Day by hosting open houses, public tours, career workshops and other events. Through this collective effort, Manufacturing Day draws public attention to manufacturing’s present-day reality and encourages careers in this secure and growing sector of the economy.

Click  HERE to Register

Kata in the Classroom with Mike Rother

Tuesday, October 17th, 10:30am-12pm; 3-7pm

Renowned author and Kata expert, Mike Rother, will present a three-part full-day workshop on using Kata in the classroom and how to teach your students the habit of critical thinking and problem solving to achieve their goals.

Click HERE for more details

Critical Thinking for Manufacturers October 23 – November 1st, M&W 6:00pm-9:00pm

12 Hrs of Instruction

Location: Aqua-Hot Heating Systems

7501 Miller Dr.

Frederick, CO

Cost: $450, Click HERE for Flyer

To Register Contract: Gloria.Edwards@frontrange.edu | 303-678-3790

Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT)

Self-paced and On-line (45 equilvalent hrs of instruction)

6 mo. to complete course upon enrollment

Cost $495 (includes certification test free) One-time MSSC Registration not included, Click HERE for Flyer

To Register Contact: Gloria.Edwards@frontrange.edu | 303-678-3790

Supply Chain 4.0 Forum

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 1:30pm-5:00pm

The CAVEA at MSU Denver

890 Auraria Parkway, Room 403

Denver, CO

The Manufacturing Industry has changed. Join us at the Supply Chain 4.0 Forum and hear from Industry Experts about what these changes mean for your supply chain. The Forum will also introduce Colorado Manufacturers to some of the most comprehensive, unique, and searchable buyer and seller tools currently available in the age of Industry 4.0. More Information CLICK HERE

CAMA 5th Annual Manufacturing Summit

Thursday, October 12, 2017, 11:00am – 6:30pm

Infinity Park Event Center

4400 E Kentucky Ave

Glendale, CO

The Summit will bring together the thinkers and doers leading Colorado’s dynamic manufacturing industry to share best practices, network, and develop new business opportunities. The Manufacturing Summit offers a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, and ample business-to-business networking. More information CLICK HERE

Manufacturing Rocks! Committee

This committee continues to be incredibly busy working to promote manufacturing as a career for students and to encourage dialogue between education and industry to align their training and workforce needs. Fall High School Tour planning have begun. The Rocks and Talent web pages have been combined and updated. Click HERE to check it out.

Committee Monthly Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month

For more information email  NoCoMfg@gmail.com

Below is a graph which shows the impact of the work of this committee and a marketing piece about presentations for teachers and administrators to promote the work of the partnership:

Networks Commitee

This committee focuses on the NOCOM Manufacturing and Trade Show, newsletter, In-site Tours, Lunch and Learns and website updates – Keeping you connected!

Committee Monthly Meetings: 3rd Friday of the month

For more information email  NoCoMfg@gmail.com