Keystone’s Plastic Process Technician Apprenticeship Graduates 8
February 8, 2023: The 3rd cohort of the Plastic Process Technician Apprenticeship graduated 8 apprentices on February 8th, 2023. Companies participating included; Viking Plastics, Port Erie Plastics, Plastek Group and Erie Molded Plastics. The apprenticeship requires 4,000 hours of combined classroom and on-the-job training. The Plastics Process Technician Apprenticeship Program was pioneered by a collaboration of twelve plastic manufacturers in our region. These companies recognize the importance of investing in [...]
Plastics Process Technician Apprenticeship Program
We are gearing up for the start of the 4th cohort of this apprenticeship program - September 2021 2021 plastic brochure The Keystone Community Education Council(KCEC) has teamed up with the American Injection Molding (AIM) Institute, ARC (Appalachian Regional Commission), and Clarion University to help bridge the skills gap in Northwestern Pennsylvania’s manufacturing workforce. A collaboration of twelve plastic manufacturers in our region pioneered this unique program. INVEST IN YOUR [...]
Keystone Community Education Council, Specialty FAB, and Venango Technology Center Collaborate on new Combination Welding Apprenticeship.
Keystone Community Education Council, Specialty FAB, and Venango Technology Center Collaborate on new Combination Welding Apprenticeship. A welding apprenticeship program that is the first of its kind in our region is starting at Specialty Fabrication and Powder Coating. The Keystone Community Education Council in Oil City is sponsoring the state-approved Combination Welder Apprenticeship. L to R: Lance Hummer (Executive Director of Keystone Community Education Council), apprenticeship participants Nathan Hall, Gabe [...]
Plastics Process Technician Apprenticeship Program
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend the Zoom meeting for our “Award Winning” Plastic Process Technician Apprenticeship program. For both those who attended the Zoom meeting and those who weren’t able to make it, we have attached both the meeting slides and a link to the recording of the Zoom call. If you have any questions, please contact Lance Hummer by either email – [email protected] [...]
The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Health & Safety Division will be offering the following FREE safety WEBINARS in January, 2021:
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification *Must attend all10 courses over 5 days to receive completion card Introduction to OSHA Wednesday, January 13th at 10:00am Walking & Working Surfaces Wednesday, January 13th at 2:00pm Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans & Fire Protection Friday, January 15th at 10:00am Electrical Friday, January 15th at 2:00pm Personal Protective Equipment Wednesday, January 20th at 10:00am Hazard Communication Wednesday, January 20th at 2:00pm [...]