Issue 6 Summer 2000 A Newsletter about the Corporate Donation Program of the Wisconsin Technical College System Foundation Milwaukee Area Technical College Celebrates New Chrysler Apprenticeship Program S.C. Johnson s Waxdale Facility Now Gateway Technical College s 4th Campus Waukesha County Technical College Partners with World Leaders in Industrial Automation Moraine Park Technical College s Renowned Engine Technology Program Help educate Wisconsin s workforce...donate equipment to the Technical Colleges
I N T H I S I S S U E 3 5 6 8 8 10 12 14 MATC Celebrates New Chrysler Apprenticeship Program WITC s Telecommunications Technologies: Training for the Future S.C. Johnson s Waxdale Facility Now GTC s 4th Campus Becoming a Partner with Technical Education Dake: A Friend of Technical Education WCTC Partners with World Leaders in Industrial Automation Wisconsin s Renowned Engine Technology Program Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership Boosts Productivity On our cover: John Stilp, Dean of T&I at Milwaukee Area Technical College, left, and James Eden, MATC Instructor at MATC, discuss the new apprenticeship program between DaimlerChrysler and MATC in front of the new PT Cruiser. Superior Ashland WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD Rice Lake Phillips NICOLET AREA Minocqua Rhinelander New Richmond River Falls The Wisconsin Technical College System, established in 1911, includes 16 regional post-secondary education districts with 46 campuses statewide serving over 440,000 students annually. Corporations contract with the Colleges to train over 125,000 members of the corporate workforce each year. This issue of Donation Matters highlights the four districts shown in pink on map. Future issues will visit with our 12 other technical college districts. CHIPPEWA VALLEY Menomonie Chippewa Falls Eau Claire Independence Black River Falls WESTERN WISCONSIN La Crosse Tomah Sparta Viroqua SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN Fennimore Medford Antigo NORTHCENTRAL Wausau Spencer Wittenberg Marshfield Stevens Point MID-STATE Mauston Wisconsin Rapids Reedsburg Madison Portage MADISON AREA Fort Atkinson FOX VALLEY Watertown Janesville BLACKHAWK Monroe Fond du Lac Appleton Oshkosh Beaver Dam MORAINE PARK NORTHEAST WISCONSIN West Bend Pewaukee Waukesha Marinette Elkhorn GATEWAY Green Bay Cleveland Mequon Milwaukee West Allis MILWAUKEE AR Oak Creek Racine Kenosha Sturgeon Bay LAKESHORE WAUKE COUN 2
MATC North Campus Celebrates New Chrysler Apprenticeship Program Milwaukee Area Technical College s North Campus in Mequon has entered into a broad training partnership with automotive powerhouse DAIMLERCHRYSLER. In the fall of 2000, MATC began operation of a major Chrysler Apprenticeship Program (CAP Program). This specialized two-year program will lead to an Associate Science Degree in Automotive Technology. MATC has again shown its leadership in creating career opportunities through specialized education by hosting DAIMLERCHRYSLER S only Wisconsin CAP Program, said John Birkholz, MATC President. We welcome DAIMLERCHRYSLER S involvement. MATC s current automotive educational program has a 100% job placement rating. The CAP program links up qualifying students with local Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, or Jeep dealers. The internship program begins at MATC on October l, 2000. The students balance two years of education and classroom training with paid on-the-job training at the sponsoring dealership. Students see the latest developments in DAIMLERCHRYSLER technology through repair and maintenance of automotive engines, fuel management, electronics, transmission/transaxle, brake systems, and air conditioning. Continued page 4 The automotive technicians who graduate from MATC s Apprenticeship Program will help fill the need for skilled workers in our industry. DAIMLERCHRYSLER S commitment will mean employment for hundreds of people who ll contribute to southeastern Wisconsin s economy for years to come. Jack Bennett, Education Director Auto Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee Announcing the new CAP Program are from left to right: John Birkholz, MATC President; Bill Doucette, DaimlerChrysler Zone Manager; Shelia D. Cochran, MATC Board Chairperson and Secretary/Treasurer Milwaukee County Labor Council AFL-CIO; Douglass Winter, MATC Foundation. 3
MATC Celebrates New Chrysler Apprenticeship Program Continued from page 3 Dr. John Birkholz President Milwaukee Area Technical College MATC feels extremely fortunate to have been entrusted by an outstanding company like DaimlerChrysler with the training of its workforce. We ve established a strong working relationship. We stand ready to meet with any organization to help with their training and technical needs. Service to our business community is one of our key priorities. The CAP Program will provide the strong educational base students need to merit good paying jobs in the automotive industry, said John Stilp, Dean of MATC s Technical and Industrial Division. Automotive dealers throughout southeastern Wisconsin have described the demand for these jobs, and this type of training has increased dramatically in recent years. DAIMLERCHRYSLER has extended its corporate hand to the benefit of all Wisconsin. We re extremely pleased to be embarking on this promising partnership with MATC to provide the resources necessary to properly train and educate these students. DAIMLERCHRYSLER dealers throughout southeastern Wisconsin are committed to their communities, and this support of the technical colleges is one way we can give something back. Bill Doucette, Zone Manager, DaimlerChrysler With a car-making lineage that began 122 years ago with the world s first automobile and with a combined history of over 200 years, DAIMLERCHRYSLER is the result of the 1998 merger of DAIMLER-BENZ and CHRYSLER CORPORATION. With 466,000 employees manufacturing products in 34 countries, DAIMLERCHRYSLER produced over 4.9 million vehicles in 1999. Global brands include Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Plymouth, Jeep, and Dodge. DAIMLERCHRYSLER has become one of the most respected companies in the world. Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee Area Technical College is one of the world s major technical colleges, with campus locations in Mequon, Milwaukee, Oak Creek, and West Allis. The school serves over 60,000 students annually in 125 program areas. More than 8,000 business and industry employees received 410 courses of customized instruction in 1999. MATC also features numerous evening and day centers offering a wide range of general classes. 4
WITC s Telecommunications Technologies: Training for the Future Paul Kostner, WITC Telecommunications Technology Instructor, right, with student Scott Willoughby Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) offers Wisconsin s only Telecommunications Technology program. This is a key program for the state, since Wisconsin is home to has over 500 telecommunications organizations registered with the Public Service Commission. The WITC Rice Lake campus provides the telecommunications industry with students trained in three distinct areas: Telephony: telecommunication transmission, networking, and terminal repair CATV: signal testing, video signal processes, HFC operation, and construction Communication Information Systems: Cisco I-IV, signal and voice, introduction and advanced data, and networking Training includes installation and maintenance of residential and business electronic equipment, including coaxial, twisted pair, and fiber optic systems. When they finish the program, graduates will be knowledgeable in all three converging technological areas of the telecommunications industry. Randy Deli, Dean of Instructional Operations at the Indianhead Rice Lake Campus, said: We re excited about all these new opportunities in the telecommunications field. We re working closely with industry leaders so that our program mirrors their training needs. We appreciate the input we receive from our Telecommunications Advisory Committee members. Electronics Telecommunications instructor Paul Kostner added: We ve received numerous donations of equipment from industry. We hope to be able to find a new Central Office Switch ( Lucent 5E or Northern Telecom DMS-10 ) and a modern Fiber Optics Fusion Splicer these items would help us meet industry s needs for cutting-edge technical training. Delphi Energy & Engine Systems In July and August of this year, DELPHI ENERGY & ENGINE SYSTEMS, maker of emission control equipment, donated to the Technical Colleges of Wisconsin five semi loads of robotics, workbenches, milling machines, shelving, and other key equipment. This equipment will be used for training students in various courses. Thank you to Cary Crouse, Al Felber, and Chris Schampers for the continuing support of our program. 5
Dr. Sam Borden President Gateway Technical College Gateway Technical College is pleased to partner with S.C. Johnson & Sons to provide a rich and varied program of instruction on site at Waxdale. National accreditation of the S.C. Johnson site provides a unique opportunity for GTC and for S.C. Johnson employees. The facilities at the S.C. Johnson site are among the finest in the world, and Wisconsin is fortunate to be home base to such a fine corporate citizen. S.C. Johnson s Waxdale Facility Now GTC s 4th Campus You can t forge a closer partnership between a college campus and a manufacturing facility than what s recently taken place at the S.C. JOHNSON WAXDALE facility, just west of Racine. The company and Gateway Technical College have formally designated the training facility as GTC s fourth campus site, to include national accreditation by Northcentral Association of Colleges and Universities. This is a unique opportunity the designation of a manufacturing site as a college campus but the close working relationship between the company and the college make the connection a fitting one. Beginning in 1996, S.C. JOHNSON VP Larry Schuetze led the development of three major education efforts: an Education Advisory Council, which represents the nine S.C. JOHNSON companies; a LINK Program (Learn-Integrate-Know) to provide the foundation for the GTC-S.C. JOHNSON partnership; and the creation of one of the nation s finest and best-equipped training facilities. We re proud to be partners with GTC, stated Dan Montee, S.C. JOHNSON S Technical Training Manager. We offer over 40 courses at our Waxdale site for workers in the electrician, mechanic, and pipefitter tracks. These courses include welding, machine repair, fluid power, math, measurement, electricity, and computers. S.C. JOHNSON S senior management has brought this incredible business-site + college campus concept to life, said Edward Knudson, Dean of GTC s Business and Industry Services Division. The state-of-the-art Skilled Training Center at S.C. JOHNSON is one of the finest in the world, and it reflects S.C. JOHNSON S commitment to providing the highest quality education for their workers. Gateway Technical College Gateway Technical College has campuses in Elkhorn, Kenosha, and two in Racine. The college instructs 26,000 students in 76 programs and 850 individual courses. GTC provides 250 courses to 2,900 employees of area businesses under customized instruction contracts. This is in addition to 31 technical assistance contracts. 6
SC Johnson Wax Beginning in 1886 as a maker of parquet flooring, SC JOHNSON has grown into one of the world s leading manufacturers of home, personal care, and insect control products. It s also a leading supplier for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. It has also become a major provider of venture capital and insurance services. The company s commitment to caring corporate citizenship has earned it numerous public awards. SC JOHNSON WAX employs over 12,000 people worldwide, with 3,000 in Wisconsin. Ed Knudson, Dean of Business & Industry at GTC, with Dan Montee, Technical Training Manager at S.C. Johnson 7
Becoming A Partner with Technical Education Dake: A Friend of Technical Education Brian Burke, Senator Milwaukee, Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Finance John Gard, Representative Peshtigo, Assembly Chair, Joint Committee on Finance Our Wisconsin Technical System has served as a dynamic partner with business and industry across the state, noted John Gard, who s the state Representative from Peshtigo, and serves as Assembly Co-Chair, on the Joint Committee on Finance. He s not alone in his opinion. Investing in technical education pays dividends for all Wisconsin, said Wisconsin s Senate Co-Chair for Joint Finance, Senator Brian Burke of Milwaukee. Wisconsin s legislative leaders recognize the importance of our Technical Education System to business and industry. Wisconsin has the nation s finest technical training system. We train business and industries decision makers of the future. Become a partner with technical education by donating your equipment. You can play a role in maintaining Wisconsin s high productivity and technological edge. Help us continue as the finest training system in the nation. Wisconsin Technical College students are trained on Dake s equipment donations. The above machines are examples of that equipment. 8
Located in Grand Haven, Michigan, DAKE is a Division of JSJ Corporation. With a history of supporting educational initiatives, DAKE has made equipment donations to Wisconsin s Technical College System for the past ten years. The equipment value exceeds $350,000. Martha DeVries, DAKE s Controller, responded to several Donation Matters questions. Why does Dake contribute to the Wisconsin Technical College System? We re committed to the implementation of Lean Manufacturing Practices. We want to eliminate manufacturing waste. Product improvements can make equipment and parts obsolete, even though they may still work. We get many benefits from donating to the Wisconsin Technical System. First, investing in the future by giving students exposure to DAKE products is the right thing to do. The tax benefits are a second benefit. We also gain by freeing up warehouse space and reducing conveyance in our factory this ties in with our commitment to Lean Manufacturing. Continued on page 15 Dake, the Wisconsin Technical Colleges, and the students all win when we donate equipment. Steve Swanson, DAKE, President DAKE traces its roots to Grand Haven s Dake Engine Company, a JSJ enterprise, begun in 1880s. DAKE currently manufactures and imports high-quality arbor and hydraulic presses, horizontal and vertical band saws, and manual, semi-automatic, and automatic cold saws. DAKE sells its products to industrial and manufacturing customers through a network of national and international distributors. Despite consolidation and mergers, DAKE has been able to maintain some distributor relationships for more than 100 years. We thank these recent donors: ABB American Bolt Corporation Ameritech Climatic Control Company Cooper Power Systems DAKE Delphi Energy & Engine Systems Distribution Dynamics EVCO, Inc. Hayes Manufacturing Group Holt Electric Houghton Mifflin Innovation Voice Technologies In-Sink-Erator JJ Stengel John Deere John May & Associates Marshall Erdmann & Associates Midland Plastics Milwaukee Cylinder Nor-Lake Inc. North Shore Bank The Oilgear Company R&B, Inc. Rockwell Automation Schroeder Installation Systems Sentry Insurance Sieman s Power Corporation Thomas Industries Waukesha Industrial Williams Engineering 9
WCTC Partners with World Leaders in Industrial Automation Dick Anderson President Waukesha County Technical College 10 Our staff is highly motivated to provide training and technical services to area business and industry. We look forward to meeting industry s needs: helping maintain Wisconsin s competitive edge is a fundamental part of our mission. We re fortunate to work closely with many of the world s finest companies. David J. Polka, Training Center Manager at ABB, left, discusses equipment with Dennis Miller, ABB Sr. Technical Instructor. Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) serves an area that includes the world s finest manufacturers of sophisticated industrial automation equipment: DORNER MANUFACTURING makes industrial conveyors ABB AUTOMATION produces variable speed AC and DC electric drive systems ROCKWELL AUTOMATION creates industrial automation controls All three companies have partnered with WCTC by donating products for use in tailored training programs. The College s Electro-Mechanical Program has developed a cutting-edge, hands-on learning cell in industrial automation that s unique in the country. Businesses aiming to compete in today s competitive global marketplace must take advantage of the power of industrial automation. Most new machinery is controlled directly or indirectly by a combination of computers, variable speed drives, industrial detection sensors, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or motion control feedback devices. The increasing manufacturing emphasis on industrial automation requires that we prepare students for this changing workplace, says Doug Kanaly, WCTC s Dean of Industrial Occupations. We really want to thank these corporate partners for their donations. Marilee Muth, Dorner Manufacturing s Marketing Communications Manager, says Dorner is proud to be a part of training Wisconsin s future industrial automation workforce. WCTC has been a wonderful partner the Electro-Mechanical Program provides the technicians who are critical to implementing cutting-edge technology. Continued page 14
ABB Automation Inc ABB is an international electrical engineering leader and the world s largest manufacturer of electric drives. Its products serve customers in electric power generation, power transmission and distribution, industrial and building systems, financial, and rail transportation customers. In 1999, ABB posted worldwide revenues exceeding $25 billion and employed more than 165,000 people. ABB can trace its roots in the U.S. to 1851.In America, ABB s robots paint 6 million trucks and cars annually, and ABB products help to pasteurize more than 11 billion gallons of milk. ABB AUTOMATION INC. in New Berlin employs 425 and serves as the North American headquarters for the company s Drives & Metals Systems business. This Division is responsible for the product development, applications design, manufacture and service of AC and DC drives, engineered drive and control systems, and power converters for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. All of ABB s commitments, actions, and products are an expression of quality. WCTC Waukesha County Technical College includes campuses located in Pewaukee, Waukesha, and Menomonee Falls. The 130-acre Pewaukee main campus serves over 33,000 students in 71 programs. More than a thousand courses provide customized instruction to 10,000 business and industry employees, and 150 technical assistance contracts further support the local manufacturing community. WCTC has three new buildings: the Health Careers Center has just been completed, a Graphic Communications Technology Center is just being finished, and the 105,000 square foot Technology Center has recently begun. It will include a Small Business Service Center, the Center for Quality and Innovation, the International Trade Center, a Seminar Center and much more. Dorner Manufacturing Corporation Based in Hartland, DORNER MFG. CORPORATION is the world s leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of high quality, low profile conveyors and related equipment. DORNER s reputation is based on providing all components (industrial and sanitary conveyors, belts, support stands, gearmotors, controllers, and motion sensors) for compact, high-tech, precision conveyor systems. DORNER produces standard versions, made-to-order conveyors, as well as unusual special application conveyors. DORNER customers know that helping them find intelligent solutions of their toughest and most complex material handling challenges is and always has been DORNER s number one priority. DORNER opened for business in 1965 as a manufacturer of custom tool and dies, but soon recognized their need for custom conveyors. Other companies took notice of the incredible quality and wonderful durability of the DORNER compact conveyors. Today, companies around the world choose from over 300 standard DORNER models of conveyors. In addition, DORNER s dedicated new product development team provides an ongoing, systematic program that keeps DORNER in the leading edge of conveyor technology. 11
Wisconsin s Renowned Engine Technology Program Jack Shanahan President Moraine Park Technical College Wisconsin is the small engine capital of the world. Our Engine Technology Program has been equipped through the generosity of the engine industry. The engine companies have also staffed the engine program advisory committee, they ve been the driving force behind this wonderful program. Our state-of-the art engine instruction cells mirror the actual work sites at the engine manufacturers. James Berger, MPTC instructor, and student examine an engine as part of MPTC s Engine Technology Program Wisconsin is home to many legendary names in American industry. Briggs & Stratton, Mercury Marine, Tecumseh, Kohler, Harley Davidson, OMC, and Waukesha Engine all produce engines in Wisconsin. Wisconsin produces marine outboards, lawn mowers, motorcycles, small tractors, and a host of other engine applications. Most U.S. small engines come from Wisconsin, and the industry has proven to be a valuable asset for the state s economic health. Working behind the scenes for years, Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC) has trained the key engine research and development technicians for these Wisconsin engine manufacturers. MPTC operates an industry-focused Engine Technology Program, one of just two engine technology programs offered in the country. Graduates don t build or repair engines they get involved at a higher, more technical level: they design, develop, test, evaluate, and improve engines. The MPTC relationship with engine manufacturers is a close, long-term one. MPTC staff is often employed by the manufacturer and works right at the bench in the manufacturer s design and test labs when classes are out. So MPTC instructors stay current with the latest developments in the engine industry and get a keen sense of just how the college can help the industry move forward in creating both better students and better engines. We value MPTC s instructors as working staff members, stated Dennis 12
In 1895, the brothers Lauson developed the first Lauson gasoline engine. In the process they built the company that became Tecumseh Products Company in 1956. Today Tecumseh is a global corporation with 14,000 employees and annual sales of $1.7 billion. The company s three major products are compressors, pump products, and engines/transmissions. The Engine and Transmission Group based in Grafton provides two- and four-cycle gasoline engines, transmissions, and transaxles for use in consumer and light commercial powered equipment applications. With ISO9000, 9001, and 9002 recognition, Tecumseh s products have become known worldwide for their high quality standards and engineering excellence. Foundation Board Members Eugene Lehrmann, President Immediate Past President (National), American Association of Retired Persons Chairperson, Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care Past State Director, Wisconsin Technical College System Past Member, National Hospice Organization Board James Elliott, Secretary Member and Past President, Wisconsin Technical College System Board Member of Greater Milwaukee Committee Past President, Milwaukee Building Trades Council Past Member of Competitive Wisconsin Velma Hamilton, Vice President Wisconsin Mother Of The Year Doctorate in Humanities, Phi Beta Kappa, Beloit College Past Dean, Madison Area Technical College Founding Member, NAACP, Madison Chapter Robert Aagaard, Treasurer Attorney at Law Member of Wisconsin Bar Member of University of Wisconsin Athletic Boosters C. Phillip Johnson, Board Member Past Member of Wisconsin Bar Past President of Wisconsin Technical College System Board Past Board Member, U.W. Board of Regents Past President, Wisconsin Technical College System Foundation, Inc. Paul Hassett, Board Member Past President, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Past Secretary of Administration, State of Wisconsin Past Chief of Staff, Governor Warren Knowles Member, Board of Directors, M&I Bank Dennis Stenz, left, Manager-Applications Engineer at Tecumseh with MPTC instructor Thomas Denow Stenz, TECUMSEH s Manager of Customer Applications. This summer we were extremely fortunate to have Engine Technology Instructor Tom Denow on staff. TECUMSEH, MPTC, and students in the Engine Technology Program all benefit from Tom s hands-on workplace experiences. Bobbi Laine is the Dean of Planning, Teaching and Learning in CIS Design and Engine Technologies. She noted that Wisconsin s engine industry is a major player world-wide. MPTC has one of the best-equipped engine training facilities available anywhere. Working so closely with the industry has helped us create a very strong program. Moraine Park Technical College Moraine Park Technical College has campuses in Fond du Lac, West Bend, and Beaver Dam with 21,000 students in 70 program areas. Over 97% of Moraine Park graduates are employed in less than 6 months, with 98 % working in Wisconsin. More than 750 courses are provided to 8800 employees under the customized instruction contracts. In addition, over 150 technical assistance contracts provide additional support to business and industry. 13
All donations help...these are some of the things our colleges make the most of: New product and inventory: automotive components, power supplies, electronics, industrial controls and sensors, laboratory and medical equipment and supplies, water and air pumps, hydraulic components, small engines or automotive and truck engines Machinery, equipment and tooling: electric motors, machine shop equipment and tooling, robots, and laser cutting equipment Printing equipment and supplies: printing machinery, paper and inks Maintenance equipment and supplies: hand tools, warehouse shelving and racks, workbenches, abrasives, nuts, bolts or screws Material handling equipment: pallets, forklifts, power hoists and jacks Office supplies and furniture: from furniture to paper, computers, printers or copy machines Raw materials: wood products, plastic pipe, windows and doors, metal rods, plates, chains and bar stock Heavy equipment and vehicles: from automobiles to bulldozers to airplanes and marine equipment Buildings, land and cash gifts Dake: A Friend of Technical Education Continued from page 3 We like working with the Foundation because you re easy to do business with. You understand the support we need in making donations, and the Foundation communicates regularly. Does DAKE perceive any other benefits from donating to the WTCSF Foundation? Over 40% of our sales are in the Midwest. The students that use our donated equipment can become future customers. It just makes WCTC Partners with World Leaders Continued from page 8 We re fortunate to have on hand resources like WCTC s Jesse Stuller, an exceptional Electronics Instructor who is knowledgeable about what the industry really needs. David Polka, the Manager of ABB s Training Center sees a close long-term relationship: ABB is excited about continuing involvement in WCTC s sense. DAKE will be a future beneficiary of a better-trained and more productive workforce. We ll continue to support technical education because it is the right thing to do as a good corporate citizen. The Wisconsin Technical College System is proud to be associated with a great corporate citizen and a good friend to Technical Education, DAKE. We would like to thank the leadership of DAKE, DAKE s corporate parent JSJ Corporation, and JSJ-owned McCloone Metal Graphics of La Crosse, Wisconsin. industrial automation training efforts. Dennis Miller is our Senior Technical Instructor, and he s directly engaged in designing the WCTC Electro-Mechanical Program curriculum. The new WCTC industrial automation cell is basic to bringing technicians to the workplace with precisely the skills they ll need to use on the job. Mark C.Wedell, Director of Sales at Dorner with Marilee Muth, Dorner Marketing Communications Manager 14
Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership Boosts Productivity Mike Klonsinski WMEP Executive Director STAFF Diane Sutton Dewey Frauenfelder Bob Gilbertson Bill Wilson WRITER Jack Ferreri ART DIRECTOR Dorothy Harms Wisconsin Technical College System Foundation, Inc. One Foundation Circle Waunakee, WI 53597 www.donatetoeducation.com email: corporate@wtcsf.tec.wi.us. Call 1-800-322-1354 or 608-849-2444 Milwaukee area office 262-789-8270 Donation Matters is published quarterly by the Wisconsin Technical College System Foundation. It is sent to 2,000 Wisconsin decision-makers in the manufacturing, service, and distribution sectors statewide, as well as to the Technical College System itself. The Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) is an invaluable technical and business resource created solely to help small and mediumsized manufacturers improve productivity. WMEP has partnered with the Wisconsin Technical College System to offer world-class technical training tailored to a company s needs. WMEP is the manufacturer s greatest resource. Dedicated to increasing the competitiveness of Wisconsin manufacturers, WMEP delivers measurable impact to a company s financial performance. The program has served over 500 small and midsized manufacturers in the past two years. Mike Klonsinski, WMEP s Executive Director, said, Our team of manufacturing and business experts provides technical expertise and hands-on business assistance to help manufacturers implement lean manufacturing and other improvements that boost productivity, profitability and enhance job quality for employees. WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM WTCS Board Edward Chin, State Director Blackhawk Dr. Eric A. Larson, President Chippewa Valley Dr. William Ihlenfeldt, President Fox Valley Dr. Laurence F. Johnson, President Gateway Dr. Samuel E. Borden, President Lakeshore Dr. Dennis J. Ladwig, President Madison Area Dr. Beverly S. Simone, President Mid-State Dr. Brian G. Oehler, President Milwaukee Area Dr. John R. Birkholz, President Moraine Park Dr. John J. Shanahan, President Nicolet Area Dr. Adrian Lorbetske, President Northcentral Dr. Robert C. Ernst, President Northeast Wisconsin Dr. H. Jeffrey Rafn, President Southwest Wisconsin Dr. Karen R. Knox, President Waukesha County Dr. Richard T. Anderson, President Western Wisconsin Dr. Lee Rasch, President Wisconsin Indianhead Mr. David R. Hildebrand, President 15
Wisconsin Technical College System Foundation One Foundation Circle Waunakee, WI 53597 When you help us, it helps you. Set the gears in motion by donating to the Technical Colleges. To get your company involved in the Corporate Donation Program Call 1-800-322-1354 or 608-849-2444 Milwaukee area office 262-789-8270 NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID MADISON, WI PERMIT #1577 One Foundation Circle, Waunakee, WI 53597 Visit our web site at www.donatetoeducation.com or email us at corporate@wtcsf.tec.wi.us.