RAMPwnc @RAMPwnc
A place for employers and educators to connect with the community to work toward sustainable manufacturing careers across WNC. Joined December 2019-
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Let's work on what's next. Check out our region's latest NCWorks newsletter for job seekers. myemail.constantcontact.com/Work-On-What-s…
Henderson County manufacturing leaders work to solve workforce challenges at talent summit blueridgenow.com/story/news/202…
With workforce shortages continuing to be a challenge in our industry, this study, conducted with our partners at @AARP, shows us the value of having multigenerational teams to boost creativity. Embracing age diversity can be an advantage! themanufacturinginstitute.org/research/multi…
Food packaging competition @thermofisher gives back to the community in big way wlos.com/news/local/foo…
Last year, 68% of the #EconDev projects announced in NC were #manufacturing with 8,800 jobs and $4.1 billion investment. At $650 million, the largest investment was made by @prattandwhitney for a new world-class turbine airfoil production facility in @CityofAsheville. #MFGDay21
Rowan County-built Western Star truck wins "Coolest Thing Made in NC" contest: businessnc.com/rowan-county-b…
Fairview company plays a part in mission to Mercury wlos.com/news/local/fai…
Today we celebrate the 23,000+ makers in our region. Direct wages from local manufacturing is $1.2 billion+ annually & the annual economic impact is $3 billion+. No other sector of our local economy has a greater impact. mountainareacareers.org/advanced-manuf… #MFGDay21 #MFGDay #MFG
We agree @Mebane_Rash! #MFGDay21 #WomenInMFG #MadeByWomen
We agree @Mebane_Rash! #MFGDay21 #WomenInMFG #MadeByWomen https://t.co/HXIYoFS3MC
HELP WANTED: Been anywhere in the last few months? You’ve likely seen these signs. Businesses… forced to alter hours - even close - due to staffing shortages. What’s causing it, and is there an end in sight? The answers tonight at 10&11 on @WLOS_13
Great to see @prattandwhitney sharing their career opportunities at the Goombay festival in downtown Asheville.
Meritor says some positions for hire will be offering up to $21/hour, with $1,000 Sign-on Bonuses. wlos.com/news/local/job…
Article on CNN today w/photo of truck. We're proud to see this AvL Ku SNG dish supporting emergency services and first responders at crucial times like these. #emergencyservices #temporaryshelter #HurricaneIda2021 #SNG
Mountain Area Workforce Development Board meeting underway with presentation from @cisnc Jobs for NC Graduates.
The Business Accelerator Grant for incumbent worker training is a competitive training grant through which qualifying businesses can address employees’ skills gaps. The max grant amount is up to $10,000 per grant. Letter of Intent deadline is August 27. mountainareaworks.org/business-accel…
HAPPENING TODAY: bit.ly/3jnsyCj
The “$1️⃣8️⃣ per Hour And Beyond” Job Fair is TODAY. 8️⃣0️⃣ employers will be participating offering thousands of jobs. To learn more visit mountainareaworks.org/news/

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