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Rick VanIttersum, Kenneth Flowers, Dan Kuntz, Tim Eichler, Jonah Jones More Information
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Advanced manufacturing has created demand for highly skilled CNC Machinists. Kinexus, Lake Michigan College and southwestern Michigan businesses have created CNC apprenticeships to train the workforce and fill the labor shortage.
For additional information visit:
Guests:
- Rick VanIttersumVocational Training ManagerKinexus
Kinexus - Kenneth FlowersDean of Career & Workforce EducationLake Michigan College
https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/kenneth-flowers - Dan KuntzManufacturing ManagerEagle Technologies Group
Eagle Technologies Group - Tim EichlerAutomation Machine BuilderEagle Technologies Group
https://eagletechnologies.com/ - Jonah JonesMold-making ApprenticeMaximum Mold
Maximum Mold
Additional Resources:
- LMC Manufacturing and Skilled Trades
- Apprenticeship Programs and Advocacy
- How One Company is Closing the Skills Gap Through a Competency-Based Apprenticeship Program
- Apprentice program serves youth and business
- US Dept. of Labor: The Workforce Solution for the Advanced Manufacturing Industry
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- Rick VanIttersumVocational Training ManagerKinexus
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Jennifer Henecke, Anna Burger, Joel Gerly More Information
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The St. Joseph County Public Library hosted its 27th annual event "Science Alive." The library brought in over 40 organizations, featuring experts in science, math, and technology. Families were invited to come out and gain hands on experience within the STEM fields.
For additional information visit:
Guests:
- Jennifer HeneckeCommunications SpecialistSt.Joseph County Public Library
St. Joseph County Public Library - Anna BurgerStudentUniversity of Notre Dame
- Joel GerlyMedical StudentIndiana University South Bend
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- Jennifer HeneckeCommunications SpecialistSt.Joseph County Public Library
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William Douglas, Cory Brazier More Information
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Far too often these days, it seems like young people are not able to live up to their full potential and be their best selves. Gentlemen & Scholars Inc. works to provide a place and the opportunities to learn the life skills they need to get to where they want to go.
For additional information visit:
Guests:
- William DouglasFounder and Co-DirectorGentlemen & Scholars Inc.
- Cory BrazierDirectorGentlemen & Scholars Inc.
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- William DouglasFounder and Co-DirectorGentlemen & Scholars Inc.
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Paula Sturman, Carol Zeglis, Lyn Hanley More Information
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The Lake Maxinkuckee Film Festival - Gift of Warmth is an annual event of Labor Day Weekend in the town of Culver, Indiana. It is a student film festival and public picnic and music event that ends with an outdoor free movie. The event is a fundraiser for the Gift of Warmth which provides heat and warm clothing items to children in need. Entry to the free public event is donation of a winter clothing item.
Guests:
- Paula SturmanCommittee MemberLake Maxinkuckee Film Festival - The Gift of Warmth
https://www.lakemaxfilmfestival.com/ - Carol ZeglisCommittee MemberLake Maxinkuckee Film Festival - The Gift of Warmth
https://www.lakemaxfilmfestival.com/ - Lyn HanleyCommittee MemberLake Maxinkuckee Film Festival - The Gift of Warmth
https://www.lakemaxfilmfestival.com/
Additional Resources:
- How Poverty Affects Classroom Engagement
- Extreme stress during childhood can hurt social learning for years to come
- How severe, ongoing stress can affect a child’s brain
- Quick Classroom Exercises to Combat Stress
- Unequal Stress: How Poverty Is Toxic for Children’s Brains
- Trauma-Informed Classrooms & Transformational Schools
- The How and Why of Trauma-Informed Teaching
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- Paula SturmanCommittee MemberLake Maxinkuckee Film Festival - The Gift of Warmth
