East Central College Center for Workforce Development

12/30/2024

The ECC Center for Workforce Development (CWD) has received $1.2 million in customized training funds to support local manufacturers and their employees through leadership development and workforce training. 💼📈

The funds, provided through the Missouri One Start program, part of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, will benefit 32 area manufacturers. 🏭

Connie Rasmussen, of Bugeye Technologies in Union, emphasized the value of this funding:
"It is also helpful that ECC supports the growth and development of smaller businesses in our area. The grant funds are a tremendous help to small businesses."

The East Central College Center for Workforce Development (CWD) has received $1.2 million in customized training funds to support leadership development and workforce training for employees at several area manufacturers in the region. The funds are provided through the Missouri One Start program, a....

12/09/2024

Melissa Richards, Apprenticeship & Business Training Coordinator for the East Central College Center for Workforce Development, represented ECC on a panel discussion at the 7th Annual Apprenticeship Missouri Summit! 💼

The event, hosted by the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development brought together leaders in workforce innovation.
Richards shared valuable insights about the critical role community colleges play in U.S. Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship programs. 👷‍♀️📚

She joined esteemed panelists from Missouri State University and Washington University in St. Louis to discuss how partnerships fuel workforce success. 💡

09/25/2024

We’re gearing up ⚙️ for Manufacturing Week next week with exciting activities for those interested in manufacturing!

The event will feature tours for local middle and high school students 🚌, along with a Manufacturing Summit 🛠️, offering a platform for networking, exploring the latest industry tools, and gaining insights into trends shaping the sector.

For more information or to register for the event, visit ⇨ www.eastcentral.edu/community/class/2023-east-central-college-manufacturers-summit/

09/20/2024

The East Central College Center for Workforce Development is proud to host the Manufacturing Summit on October 2 as part of Manufacturing Week.

Jeff Pinkerton, Director of Economic Research at the Missouri Department of Economic Development, will return this year to offer insights on the manufacturing landscape in Franklin County.

Keynote speaker Anita Brooks, a P4 Power Coaching™ expert, will present “Attracting & Retaining Top Talent for Manufacturers,” addressing critical workforce challenges in the industry.

East Central College’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) will recognize the significance of the regional manufacturing industry during Manufacturing Week, held the first week of October. From Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, the College will host tours of its Business and Industry Center (BIC) for lo...

06/25/2024

Congratulations to Gabe Altemeyer and Caleb Gildehaus from Clemco Industries Corp., who have successfully completed the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Industrial Maintenance Technician apprenticeship at East Central College's Center for Workforce Development.

🏅 Both Gabe and Caleb earned the prestigious Industrial Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement from ECC, along with DOL IMT Certificates of Completion.

👀 Discover their journey and the impact of their accomplishments by clicking the link to read the full story!

Two Clemco employees recently completed the Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) apprenticeship program throguh ECC's Center for Workforce Development.

06/10/2024

Join us for the Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Awareness Training Workshop on July 16-18! 🚨

📚 This comprehensive 24-hour course is perfect for employees involved in DOT HazMat shipping, receiving, and handling. Aligned with 498 CFR § 172.204, it’s designed to ensure you’re fully prepared and compliant.

📅 Date: July 16-18
⏰ Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
📍 Location: ECC Business and Industry Center, 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union

⏳ Hurry, class size is limited to 20 students! The deadline to register is July 1. Secure your spot now!
🔗 Register here: eastcentral.edu/cwd/center-for-workforce-development-registration

05/30/2024

Let's give a hand to Casey Thornton, from Silgan Plastics in Union, who recently completed an Industrial Maintenance Technician apprenticeship through our Center for Workforce Development (CWD)!

This apprenticeship has provided a significant boost to his training and career path. Thornton highly recommends the program to anyone seeking to advance in the industrial maintenance field. He praised the program’s flexibility, which allowed him to balance work, family, and education seamlessly.

Congratulations, Casey! To read more about this U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) apprenticeship program, click here ⇨ www.eastcentral.edu/blog/silgan-employee-completes-center-for-workforce-development-apprenticeship/.

04/04/2024

More than 20 employees at Hodges Badge Company completed a Front-Line Leader apprenticeship program in partnership with the East Central College Center for Workforce Development.

The program equipped employees with increased confidence and contributed to the development of a more forward-thinking workforce.
Click the link to read more about the Registered Apprenticeship.

Hodges Badge recently partnered with ECC on a Front-Line Leader program, equipping staff them with increased confidence, creating a more skilled workforce.

03/24/2024

The College is asking voters to approve a levy transfer on April 2 that will provide additional funding to modernize buildings, enhance campus safety and security, and create up to date spaces for the Early College Academy, Veterans Lounge and a STEM/Engineering lab.

Find out more about Proposition ECC by visiting the page listed or by attending one of the six community forums scheduled throughout the region this week.

East Central College is organizing a series of public forums to offer residents the opportunity to stay informed and ask questions about Proposition ECC.

02/23/2024

Erick Voss, with WEG Transformers USA, successfully completed the first Information Technology-focused apprenticeship through East Central College.

Click the image to discover what Voss learned during the training and how our CWD can help develop customized apprenticeships for various industries.

Learn more about registered apprenticeships through ECC’s CWD at ⇨ www.eastcentral.edu/cwd/registered-apprenticeships/ or call 636-649-5800.

The first IT-focused apprenticeship was recently completed through a partnership between ECC’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) and WEG Transformers.

12/11/2023

We have been awarded funds to reduce training costs for those entering apprenticeships or enrolling in our career-ready programs.

Receive up to $1,000 to cover expenses associated with apprenticeships, training, or courses in manufacturing and health care programs, including Welding, Precision Machining, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Medication Technician.

Learn more about this opportunity here ⇨ www.eastcentral.edu/blog/ecc-awarded-funds-for-career-training-apprenticeships.
Act fast! Classes begin January 16!