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This program wants to get ahead of manufacturing’s workforce problem
by Kim Lyons (article published on Technical.ly Philly) The ongoing lament from manufacturers in Western Pennsylvania and elsewhere is they can’t find qualified workers. But with advanced manufacturing continuing to play such a critical role in the local economy, according to a new report from the Brookings Institution, it’s important to find a solution to […]
Read More...Catalyst Connection plans to turn makers into manufacturers, readying them for new jobs
by Amanda Waltz, NextPittsburgh When it comes to employment, it’s important that we mind the gap. A new program in Pittsburgh is doing just that. Pittsburgh has experienced a massive amount of growth over the past few years, which has left certain industries struggling to keep up. A recently released Brookings report confirmed this theory, […]
Read More...‘Making Your Future’ initiative strives to connect ‘makers’ to area manufacturers’ growing needs
by Michael Bradwell, Observer-Reporter Over the next decade, a growing manufacturing sector in the tri-state region will require 30,000 new workers to fill current and new vacancies. A new venture between Pittsburgh-area manufacturers of metals and advanced materials and Catalyst Connection, a nonprofit that works with small and mid-sized manufacturers – including those in Washington […]
Read More...Catalyst Connection Launches Making Your Future Campaign To Boost Regional Manufacturing Workforce
PITTSBURGH, September 14, 2017 — Catalyst Connection, which has been helping regional manufacturers grow their businesses for more than 28 years, has announced the launch of its newest initiative – Making Your Future™, a venture of the Greater Pittsburgh Metals Manufacturing Community. The campaign aims to seek the “makers” in the Pittsburgh region and connect […]
Read More...Consider Outsourcing Your Internal Audits
Internal audits are a powerful tool to improving processes within your organization. However, managing this process with your own team members can sometimes be problematic. Here are five reasons why your company should consider outsourcing internal audits rather than handling the heavy lifting on your own: 1. Better adherence to schedule. Outsourcing internal audits helps to […]
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