China Instrument Parts’ 360-Degree Holistic Approach to Closing the Manufacturing Skills Gap
Faced with the reality of a shortage of qualified individuals with high manufacturing technology skills, China Instrument Parts of Elkhorn, Wisconsin launched a 360-degree holistic initiative to address this deficit from all angles–or a game plan to create a pipeline of next generation machinists.
With all the attributes of a David vs. Goliath-type story, the initiative seemed futile at times. However, two years into the undertaking, the David in the story has become an amalgamated and tenacious force of educators, students, manufacturers, organizations, associations, and legislators who are bound to make a difference and close the skills gap.
The video above features a slide presentation created by Barry Butters, Director of Training and Education at China Instrument Parts In this presentation, Butters lays out the thirteen steps currently in place at China Instrument Parts which make up the “Playbook for Workforce Development.”
Please contact Barry Butters via email or phone to arrange a presentation at your facility, or to tour our plant and classrooms and learn more about this initiative.
