I am honored to win the 2016 Community Media Rika Welch leadership award for community impact; a testimony to the Guests who shared their stories on MidLIFE Matters. In addition, an 2018 interview I did with Judith Altmann, a Holocaust Survivor, won an award. In 2020 and 2021 two other awards acknowledged the content of interviews dealing with Child Sex Trafficking in CT and Non-Profit leadership. In 2023 MidLIFE Matters won First Place for a Profile Talk Show.What Are Manufacturing Trades?
Friday, August 30, 2019 at 05:36AM 
Hands-On Trades are versatile, ofering many career options, including:
Tool & Die Makers typically work with CNC machines and operators
Welders are in high demand in many industries, including manufacturing
Pipefitters, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Electricians and Sheet Metal specialists can transfer skills from construction to manufacturing
Automotive Technicians have skills relevant to aerospace manufacturing
Machine Operators, Industrial Manufacturing Technicians and Industrial Maintenance Technicians can apply precision skills in many settings.
Manufacturing is a closely regulated industry and must continuously produce quality products in volumes that meet customer expectations. Opportunities exist for manufacturing workers to specialize in internal controls, including:
Quality Inspectors
Supply Chain Technicians
Safety Standards and Practices
Lean Manufacturing Technicians
Some of these jobs prefer a two-year degree; this book encourages students, parents, guidance counselors, teachers and experienced workers to carefully consider careers in manufacturing that include life-long learning. Many educational programs enable workers to acquire credentials and college credits as they progress in their careers. It is not an either-or choice.
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