https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com Manufacturing Alliance of Western Wisconsin News Feed Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:15:11 +0000 en-US https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68780/uwstout-polytechnic-announces-budget-proposals-to-build-state-workforce-next-generation-of-businesses https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68780/uwstout-polytechnic-announces-budget-proposals-to-build-state-workforce-next-generation-of-businesses Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 UW-Stout Polytechnic Chancellor Katherine Frank joined Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Kyle Weatherly, UWs Interim President Renée Wachter and other university leaders today to announce budget proposals focused on building Wisconsin’s workforce and the next generation of businesses.The Tech for Tomorrow and Accelerate Wisconsin proposals represent new initiatives from the... https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68779/northwood-tech-grads-deliver-strong-workforce-outcomes https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68779/northwood-tech-grads-deliver-strong-workforce-outcomes Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Employers across northwestern Wisconsin continue to express overwhelming confidence in graduates of Northwood Technical College, citing strong skills, workforce readiness and educational quality, according to the latest employer satisfaction findings.At the statewide level, employers reported that: 97% were satisfied with technical college graduates’ education, 96% would hire a Wisconsin Technical... https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68781/the-apprenticeship-revival https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68781/the-apprenticeship-revival Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The past 2025-26 school year was a milestone marker for the Badger State. For the first time ever, single-year youth apprenticeship participation soared past the 12,000-student mark — the most in the United States. That’s also a 7% increase over the previous year, which had been the state record.Those Wisconsin... https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68275/lighting-the-trail-rick-heutmaker-power-sports-technician https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68275/lighting-the-trail-rick-heutmaker-power-sports-technician Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 For Rick Heutmaker, there’s nothing quite like watching the moment when a student solves a problem on their own.“When I see the light go on in their heads and hear, ‘I get it,’ I can celebrate with them,” Heutmaker said. “I work hard to foster critical-thinking skills, and it’s rewarding... https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68274/partnership-builds-skilled-workforce-at-lippert https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68274/partnership-builds-skilled-workforce-at-lippert Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 When Lippert needed a better way to prepare employees for careers in welding and fabrication, the company found a strong partner in Chippewa Valley Technical College.Through a growing relationship with CVTC’s Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education team, Lippert has built customized training opportunities that help new employees, youth apprentices and... https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68037/construction-camp-introduces-young-students-to-careers-degree-paths https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68037/construction-camp-introduces-young-students-to-careers-degree-paths Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 On a cloudy Tuesday morning, eight middle school Construction Pathways campers with UW-Stout Polytechnic’s summer STEAM experience watched a crane lift an air conditioning unit onto the new Aspirus Clinic that is being built in Chippewa Falls.  The site tour, led by the Boldt Company, introduced the campers to different... https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68038/ashley-cadrex-apogee-among-companies-benefiting-from-engineering-students-prototypes https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68038/ashley-cadrex-apogee-among-companies-benefiting-from-engineering-students-prototypes Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 UW-Stout Polytechnic mechanical engineering student Dominick Marco faced several challenges when he became team leader for the second semester of a capstone project on behalf of Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions.In addition to designing and building a prototype that would automatically assemble a plastic latch and a steel bracket into a completed... https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68033/three-wtcs-colleges-recognized-among-nations-top-performers https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68033/three-wtcs-colleges-recognized-among-nations-top-performers Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Aspen Institute has named Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) one of just 10 finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition for community and technical colleges.CVTC was one of three Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) colleges named as semifinalists earlier this year. Mid-State... https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68036/university-of-wisconsinstout-polytechnic-amends-name-to-reflect-longstanding-applied-career-focus https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68036/university-of-wisconsinstout-polytechnic-amends-name-to-reflect-longstanding-applied-career-focus Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Throughout its long history, the educational institution that bears the name of its founder, James Huff Stout, has continuously evolved and maintained its position at the vanguard of higher education. Over the course of 135 years, two things have remained constant. The first is the presence of its founder’s name... https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68034/final-focus-day-before-graduation-cvtc-students-present-first-phase-of-robotic-root-beer-tap https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68034/final-focus-day-before-graduation-cvtc-students-present-first-phase-of-robotic-root-beer-tap Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 College students often get the reputation of being party animals, but that moniker doesn’t usually come with a side of root beer.Students from multiple programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College are collaborating on a unique, grant-funded project affectionately named RoboTap. The project, a robotic root beer cart that will eventually... https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68035/from-the-front-lines-to-students-first https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/p/item/68035/from-the-front-lines-to-students-first Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Northwood Technical College is deeply grateful to an anonymous donor, a retired war correspondent in northern Wisconsin, who has chosen to fund scholarships for veterans. The donor wishes to remain out of the spotlight, believing that those who serve in the military deserve the recognition, not him.Sitting down with him... https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/news-center/p/item/65208/manufacturing-excellence-series https://www.manufacturingalliancewesternwi.com/news-and-media/news-center/p/item/65208/manufacturing-excellence-series Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Empower Your Workforce: Whether you’re building foundationalskills or exploring the future of smart manufacturing, this series delivers practical tools and insights for immediate impact.Event Lineup:Lean Lego Simulation | November 5, 2025Experience lean principles in action through a fun, fast-paced LEGO factory simulation. Learn how to identify waste, streamline processes, and...