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Educational Institution
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Contributing
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Program
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BTD Manufacturing, Inc.
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Detroit Lakes
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$50,000
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Partnership
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BTD Corp. is a manufacturer of various stamped and machined parts for other manufacturers such as Arctic Cat, Polaris, and Heat-N-Glo. This project will provide training for 281 employees that work in the area of machine maintenance and maintenance support at the Detroit Lakes facility. The main purpose for the project is to develop a preventative and predictive equipment maintenance culture that will result in fewer equipment failures and fewer outsourcing repair orders. The project will also provide training to entry level workers on basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. Wage rates for maintenance and production employees range from $13.35/hr to $16.31/hr.
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Minneapolis Community and Technical College
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Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. (HGA) Minneapolis
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$200,000
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Partnership
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HGA is a fairly large (260 employees) architectural firm in Minneapolis. They employ interior designers, engineers, landscape architects, planners and other technical experts. This project will enable HGA to introduce the concepts and usage of computerized systems such as computer aided drafting (CAD), AutoCAD, and other 3D software programs in their normal design work. The “in-house’ training through the Minneapolis Community and Technical College will be a cost effective and welcomed option to the normal out-of-town “boot camps’ normally used for this type of training. Wages range from $15.40/hr for Advanced AutoCad Techs to $50.78/hr for Architects & Engineers.
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Metropolitan State University
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HealthPartners Institute for Medical Education (IME) Minneapolis
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$339,937
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Partnership
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HealthPartners is one of the largest providers of medical education in the state of Minnesota with more than 9,200 employees. This project is designed to take advantage of a new and developing simulation technology for training health care professionals based on the use of a Human Patient simulator, a computer-driven, full-sized mannequin. The mannequin can be adapted for male or female characteristics and exhibits lifelike clinical signs within a full array of intricate programmed systems. Approximately 20 different training programs will be developed for physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. The project will enable HealthPartners to create a safe training space for all levels of health care without endangering the health or safety of living patients. Average wage rates are $35.14/hr.
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Dakota County Technical College
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St. Jude Medical, Inc. Daig Division
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$316,424
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Partnership
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St. Jude Medical is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturer and distribution of a broad line of cardiovascular medical devices for physicians and patients. The Daig division in Minnetonka is a recent addition to St Jude, that employs over 1,000 workers and is projected to increase by 50% during the next two years. This project will result in the development of a Certification Training Program for the 170 different jobs and processes in the Daig division. The certification program will replace the current “90 day proving time” practice through which only 1 in 3 new hires can normally complete. Wage rates in the Daig division range from $9.50 per hour for entry level to $36.00 per hour for engineers.
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College
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Transoma Medical
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$378,222
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Partnership
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Transoma Medical is a global leader in the manufacturing of wireless physiological monitoring devices which are normally used for research projects in animal laboratories. The company is now seeking FDA approval and business partnerships with other medical device manufacturers to design and manufacture long-term implantable monitoring devices. This will result in the need for Transoma to develop new business practices, more stringent procedures and more product design controls to comply with FDA requirements. This training project is designed to help move Transoma Medical from only R&D to the competitive field of equipment for long term implantations. Wage rates at Transoma range from $15.68 per hour for manufacturing to $53.85 per hour for engineering positions.
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Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical
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Valley Craft, Inc.
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$250,000
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Partnership
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Valley Craft, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets a line of material handling and storage equipment for industrial, nursery, healthcare, hospitality and office markets. This project is designed to introduce the concepts of “Lean Manufacturing” to enable Valley Craft to reduce its costs and help improve customer satisfaction in a highly competitive field. Minnesota State College - Southeast will partner with Winona State or Minnesota Technology in the development of a “Lean Manufacturing” curriculum which will custom meet Valley Crafts needs. Wage rates are equivalent to a weighted average of $12.65 per hour.
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Northland Community and Technical College
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Dee, Incorporated Crookston
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$300,000
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Partnership
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Dee, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of aluminum alloy and permanent molding castings for the automotive and recreational vehicle industry. They are currently being mandated by General Motors and other automotive customers to obtain ISO/TS16949 Standard Certification as well as ISO14000/ISO14001 Environmental Standard Certification. The purpose of this project is to help Dee, Inc. obtain those certifications in order to maintain business with the automotive industry which accounts for about 40% of their business. Northland Community and Technical College will be able to utilize their past experience in manufacturing projects to custom design a curriculum to meet Dee’s needs. Wage rates are equivalent to a weighted average of $16.32 per hour.
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Central Lakes College
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AcroTech Midwest, Inc.
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$215,000
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Partnership
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AcroTech Midwest manufactures parts for small engine applications such as snowmobiles, watercraft, and lawn mowers. The company will soon be expanding into the production of molds for automotive contracts and will also be advancing the ISO certification to TS-16494:2002. This project will provide immediate help to the company and long range support for the Cuyuna Range community which is somewhat lagging in terms of economic development opportunities. Wage rates at AcroTech are equivalent to a weighted average of $15.52 per hour.
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Minnesota West Community & Technical College
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AGCO Corporation
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$331,674
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Partnership
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AGCO Corporation is one of largest manufacturer of agricultural
products in the world. They design, manufacture and distribute several brands
of agricultural equipment in more than 140 countries around the world. At this
time there are few if any resources in the area with skills and knowledge needed
to effectively train workers and upgrade their skill level in a world-class
manufacturing system. This project will provide for the development of manufacturing
process training specifically tailored for the agricultural equipment manufacturing
industry and will enable the company to offer clearly defined career path opportunities
for 535 of their employees. Wages range from $16.68/hr for assemblers to $35.00/hr
for management.
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South Central Technical College
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Le Sueur Incorporated Le Sueur
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$200,000
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Partnership
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Le Sueur, Inc. (LSI) is a privately held metal and plastic foundry
and die-cast manufacturer with 585 employees located in the south central part
of the state. The company now has a costly 37% employee turnover rate and faces
intense competition from foreign competitors. This training project is designed
to improve job safety and worker efficiency and satisfaction. A more competent
and confident work force will result in greater productivity, and better trained
employees will have fewer industrial accidents and foster a more competitive
business. Training will include the development of DVD’s to
supplement classroom training and provide greater help for workers with special
training needs. Wage rates at LSI are equivalent to a weighted average of $11.61
per hour.
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