Providing resources for communities and entrepreneurs to create and retain jobs in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan & Emmet Counties.

Aug
11
Tue
NMC-Lean Manufacturing Champion
Aug 11 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Learn to cut waste and cost out of your process while earning certification as a Lean Champion. Deliverables: build internal capacity, facilitated Kaizen at your location, sustain continuous improvement, lean manufacturing simulation and project planning, facilitator and kata skills, problem solving, current and future state mapping with lean metrics, 5S workplace organization, cellular flow, kanban pull system, standard work and poke-yoke, SMED, and TPM. Class meets two full days each month for six months.

Schedule

August 11 & 18, 2015
September 15 & 22, 2015
October 13 & 20, 2015
November 10 & 17, 2015
December 15 & 22, 2015
January 12 & 19, 2016

Training is held Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Aug
17
Mon
Manufacturing Academy 2015 @ Charlevoix High School
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – Aug 19 @ 11:00 am

Join us for a 3 day CAD & CNC program for students currently enrolled in grades 6-8th who are interested in learning basic welding skills. Space is limited, registration is required.

Manufacturing Academy 2015 Registration

Aug
18
Tue
NMC-Lean Manufacturing Champion
Aug 18 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Learn to cut waste and cost out of your process while earning certification as a Lean Champion. Deliverables: build internal capacity, facilitated Kaizen at your location, sustain continuous improvement, lean manufacturing simulation and project planning, facilitator and kata skills, problem solving, current and future state mapping with lean metrics, 5S workplace organization, cellular flow, kanban pull system, standard work and poke-yoke, SMED, and TPM. Class meets two full days each month for six months.

Schedule

August 11 & 18, 2015
September 15 & 22, 2015
October 13 & 20, 2015
November 10 & 17, 2015
December 15 & 22, 2015
January 12 & 19, 2016

Training is held Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars
Aug 18 @ 6:00 pm

Learn SOLIDWORKS and GibbsCAM
Widely used by manufacturers throughout northern Michigan. View PDF for more details Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars PDF

SOLIDWORKS
6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 18 to Sep. 15

GibbsCAM
6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 to Sept. 16

Cost
$150 per seminar or $250 for both

Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars

Aug
19
Wed
Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars
Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm

Learn SOLIDWORKS and GibbsCAM
Widely used by manufacturers throughout northern Michigan. View PDF for more details Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars PDF

SOLIDWORKS
6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 18 to Sep. 15

GibbsCAM
6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 to Sept. 16

Cost
$150 per seminar or $250 for both

Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars

Aug
25
Tue
Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars
Aug 25 @ 6:00 pm

Learn SOLIDWORKS and GibbsCAM
Widely used by manufacturers throughout northern Michigan. View PDF for more details Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars PDF

SOLIDWORKS
6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 18 to Sep. 15

GibbsCAM
6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 to Sept. 16

Cost
$150 per seminar or $250 for both

Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars

Aug
26
Wed
Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars
Aug 26 @ 6:00 pm

Learn SOLIDWORKS and GibbsCAM
Widely used by manufacturers throughout northern Michigan. View PDF for more details Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars PDF

SOLIDWORKS
6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 18 to Sep. 15

GibbsCAM
6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 to Sept. 16

Cost
$150 per seminar or $250 for both

Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars

Aug
28
Fri
The Business of Maple Syrup Conference @ Treetops Resort
Aug 28 @ 9:00 am – Aug 29 @ 4:00 pm

“The Business of Maple Syrup”
August 28-29 2015-Tree Tops Resort-Gaylord MI

Featuring vendor displays, networking opportunities, and educational speakers.

Maple Syrup Conference details

Aug
31
Mon
5-DAY LUMBER GRADING SHORT COURSE – Roscommon @ Ralph A. MacMullen Center
Aug 31 @ 8:00 am – Sep 4 @ 5:00 pm

The value of “rules conscious” employees is a more carefully manufactured product, a more profitable yield from the log, and a better sense of the value of the lumber being handled. This five-day workshop will include a thorough study and explanation of the NHLA Rules Book, emphasizing the basics of hardwood lumber inspection. Download the PDF for more information Lumber Grading Short Course – Roscommon

Sep
1
Tue
Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars
Sep 1 @ 6:00 pm

Learn SOLIDWORKS and GibbsCAM
Widely used by manufacturers throughout northern Michigan. View PDF for more details Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars PDF

SOLIDWORKS
6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 18 to Sep. 15

GibbsCAM
6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 to Sept. 16

Cost
$150 per seminar or $250 for both

Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars

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