The Millstream Career Center Expansion: Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, host Doug Jenkins sits down with Pam Hamlin from the Millstream Career Center to discuss the latest expansion at the Center and its projected impact on workforce development in the Findlay and Hancock County area. The episode dives into how local schools and businesses can collaborate to make sure local educational offerings align with community workforce needs.

Pam Hamlin takes listeners through the details of Millstream Career Center’s new enhanced engineering and robotics lab. She talks about how this development will accommodate more students and how these students are positioned for a more seamless transition into the workforce or higher education. The discussion also explores the importance of changing perceptions about careers in manufacturing and its potential to excite students and meet employer demands.

Key Takeaways:

• Millstream Career Center’s expansion includes state-of-the-art engineering and robotics labs, supported by a $3.4 million grant.
• The new facilities aim to increase student enrollment by providing more seats and offering modern, hands-on learning opportunities.
• The center’s curriculum is designed with input from local manufacturers to ensure alignment with community workforce needs.
• There is an active effort to reshape student perceptions of manufacturing roles, showcasing them as innovative and essential for economic growth.
• Pam emphasizes the importance of collaboration among local schools and industry partners to prepare students for diverse career pathways.

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