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workforce training segment of the plan. A regional apprenticeship
manufacturing skills. Coursework included: safety, quality control,
production, maintenance, blueprint reading, industrial math,
welding, etc. The apprenticeship program, offered through Indian
River State College, provided the student with an opportunity
to earn the nationally recognized Certified Production Technician
program can articulate and leverage that experience and training
as they pursue certification and degree programs at IRSC.
IRSC, the region’s primary and leading provider of certification
and industrial arts education, has taken the lead role in modernizing
This 55,000-square-foot facility, located on IRSC’s main campus,
will immediately expand the college’s ability to produce degree,
certificate and apprenticeship completers in high-demand industries.
service district, the TCAMC will be a nexus for growing, supporting
“Manufacturing is firmly planted as an industry across Indian
River State College’s service district, and it is thriving,” said Dr.
Ed Massey, president of IRSC. “As our region’s great potential for
manufacturing expansion is realized, strong collaboration among
partners like IRSC, local schools, CareerSource and the TCMA will
ensure the industry’s current and future training needs are met.”
One of the association’s more innovative recruitment programs
was a boot camp developed for graduating high school seniors.
This program featured a week-long training and manufacturing
orientation course targeting graduating seniors who expressed
interest in a manufacturing career. In 2018, 21 high school graduates
TCMA Boot Camp participants tour the Pursuit Boat manufacturing facility
located in northern St. Lucie County.
An annual meeting for members of TCMA was held at the Pelican Yacht Club in Fort Pierce.
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program was initiated, providing candidates with training in
(CPT) level of achievement. Students who complete the CPT
workforce training through its initiative to design and construct
the new Treasure Coast Advanced Manufacturing Center.
In addition to supporting hundreds of businesses in the IRSC
and training students with an interest in high-skill careers.
completed the first Manufacturing Boot Camp through a
partnership between the TCMA and the St. Lucie County EDC.
“The TCMA will continue to focus on the ‘hot button’ training
and support issues by working with CareerSource and the CCTI at
Indian River State College to provide apprentice and pre-apprentice
programs as well as working with St. Lucie County schools to
assist graduates with a career pathway into manufacturing,” said
Tammy Roncaglione, TCMA treasurer. “Since its formation, the
TCMA has continued to build effective partnerships and innovative
programming to promote the manufacturing industry and
career opportunities.”
As the Treasure Coast Manufacturers Association celebrates its
third anniversary of operations, the mission remains: continue to
stay together and do what works to support manufacturers and
sustain economic growth. The work of the TCMA has proven to be
an important component in promoting and advocating for this
targeted sector.
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