Leave it to manufacturers…and innovative thinking…to really make a dent in the shortage of skilled welders.
Fabricating & Metalworking Magazine reports on a collaborative job training initiative in Wisconsin It kicks off this summer in four regions around Wisconsin, backed by forward thinking manufacturers and welding industry leaders.
Miller Electric of Appleton is the newest member of the collaboration, which also includes manufacturing alliances, technical colleges, and state workforce development boards. Their goal is to accredit as many as 120 skilled and job-ready welders before the end of the year.