UNK Construction Day

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Nathan A. Barry, Assistant Professor
Construction Management
Department of Industrial Technology
Otto Olsen Building 132E
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849-2120
Ph. (308) 865-8733
Fax. (308) 865-8976
barryna@unk.edu
www.unkcm.org

Omaha World Herald Editorial - Dream it Do it. Jobs

Great editorial in the Omaha World Herald – read below, or click on link: http://www.omaha.com/article/20110912/NEWS0802/709129987/-1


Published Monday September 12, 2011
World-Herald editorial: Jobs in our own backyard
Job creation rightly tops the list of America's national priorities this year.
In Nebraska, it's encouraging to see people stepping forward in a big way to educate young people about important job opportunities in the state's manufacturing sector.
Manufacturers are keen on letting young people know about the opportunities for good reason: About one-fourth of the nation's manufacturing work force is 55 or older, and those impending retirements will hit the manufacturing sector hard.
"These people have many, many years of experience and skills, and the young people aren't entering those career paths in sufficient numbers to make a difference," said Kelly Christensen, an associate dean at Central Community College's campus in Hastings, one of Nebraska's manufacturing hubs.
This issue will be a focus of a state conference of Nebraska manufacturers to be held at Omaha's CenturyLink Center on Wednesday.
In 2009, the activity from Nebraska manufacturing enterprises — assembling industrial machinery, producing fabricated metals, fabricating auto parts, putting together lawn mowers — totaled some $9 billion. That was nearly 11 percent of the state's economic output.
Nebraska manufacturing companies employ more than 120,000 people, accounting for about 10 percent of the state's employment. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, manufacturing compensation on average is 34 percent higher than other non-farm employers in the state.
But in a nationwide pattern, many students and parents express distaste for the supposed working conditions in manufacturing, describing it as dingy, grimy work, even though that's not the case at many modern companies.
Plus, a Wall Street Journal article in May reported, "The U.S. education system isn't turning out enough people with the math and science skills needed to operate and repair sophisticated computer-controlled factory equipment, jobs that often pay $50,000 to $80,000 a year, plus benefits."
But in Nebraska, manufacturers, educators and economic development officials are coming up with good ideas to inform students and parents about manufacturing opportunities. The key initiative is Dream It, Do It, spearheaded by Tony Raimondo, chairman of the Columbus, Neb.-based Behlen Manufacturing Co. and a nationally respected leader in the manufacturing sector.
With its 80 mentors, 13 area directors and regional volunteer teams across the state, the Dream It, Do It initiative uses a host of activities to spread the word. The tools include tours of businesses for students and educators; internships; classroom visits; career fairs; job shadowing, plus social media.
Jim Vyhlidal, co-founder of an Omaha machine-tool company and a leader with Dream It, Do It, regularly works with high school students to explain the job opportunities.
In Hastings, Christensen says such approaches are making a difference. Building partnerships with high schools is key. One good idea promoted by the National Association of Manufacturers, he says, is the development of certificates for specific job types; that gives young people the details of what job skills they need for real-world manufacturing jobs.
Another component, Christensen says, is teaching students about "soft skills" that are vital in advanced manufacturing: safe work practices, quality control, learning skills and problem solving.
Up the road in Grand Island, Central Community College has expanded its welding program in a major way, and a consortium of groups boosted awareness of welding needs. Plus, an ambitious outreach program is informing students about a wide range of job opportunities.
Next year Grand Island will begin its C-Tech program, a freestanding education center at a renovated manufacturing plant. C-Tech is intended to provide students with hands-on experience in a wide array of manufacturing needs, says Cindy Johnson, president of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce.
Robotics is a focus in several Nebraska communities. A group of Hastings businesses and educational organizations has come together to help students learn about robotics. In Sarpy and Cass Counties, teachers in 11 high schools have received educational tools to provide top-of-the-line robotics instruction.
Christensen sums things up by saying, "We want to keep these young people in Nebraska. So we're out there letting them know about the opportunities right here in their own backyard."

Spreading that word will keep Nebraska's important manufacturing sector strong.


Juli Thelen
Public Relations Director
Nebraska Dream It. Do It. Initiative
www.dreamit-doit.com/nebraska
(402) 563-1753 cell
(402) 563-7268 office
juli.thelen@behlenmfg.com

Make $30+ per hour at these jobs

http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2726-Salaries-Promotions-30-Jobs-that-pay-30-per-hour/?SiteId=cbmsnhp42726&sc_extcmp=JS_2726_home1&gt1=23000

A well-paying job can be easier to find than you think. In fact, people such as medical technologists, social workers and store managers all earn about $30 per hour. A full-time job that pays around $30 per hour can equal roughly $62,400 per year, which means a comfortable living, and above the national average. Are you eager to earn an above-average wage? Consider these 30 jobs that pay around $30 per hour and see how your own job stacks up:

Tuition Assistance Program for Students Interested in the Tool and Die Trade

Educators,

First of all, thank you for your time. I realize getting back into the
swing of the school year and getting the students to focus is a job in
itself. I wanted to get a few things in your hands as you plan for the
2011-2012 year. Why is this important? We want to partner with educators,
parents and students. We want to help build brighter futures. We want to
work with educators to prepare students with skills they will need today
and in the future. Conductix-Wampfler like many other manufacturers throughout the country is
experiencing growth and it is becoming more difficult to find machinist
and tool and die skills in the Omaha area is offering a tuition
assistance program. Attached you will find the details of this program. We
ask that you please pass this along to students and parents. Seniors
looking at a trade would be ideal candidates. Students with strong math
skills, problem-solving and students that enjoy working with their hands
are ideal for this education/trade/career path.
Conductix-Wampfler is also part of National Association of Manufacturer¹s
Dream It Do It Association. Our goal is to spread the word that there are
many high tech, good paying careers in the Manufacturing Industry. Please
check out our website at http://www.dreamit-doit.com/Nebraska/ . I
encourage your IT staff to put this website out on the parent/student
login sites where they check grades/assignments. It would help us get the
word out to parents whose child may not be 4 year college bound but wants
a career where 2 years of schooling leads into a career for life.
If you would like a DIDI team member or career Dream Team Member to speak
in your classrooms or you want to bring a group of students for a plant
tour please contact me and we can get that arranged through our
association for the school year 2011-2012.
Thank you for helping me get this information in the hands of parents and
students.
Regards,
Rogene Smith
Director of Human Resources
Direct Office: (402) 952-9331 Cell: 402-699-4211
rogene.smith@conductix.com
Conductix-Wampfler ( Conductix, Inc.)
10102 F St Omaha, NE 68127 ( USA)
Phone: (800) 521-4888 Phone: (402)339-9300, Ext 231 Fax: (402) 952-9355
www.conductix.us

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Improving STEM Education: Engineering Education Excellence Institute for Middle and High School Students is June 22 and 23 at UNL!

From: Cindi Peck [mailto:cindipeck@fourwings.net]
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 11:06 AM
To: Glenn, Tony
Subject: Improving STEM Education: Engineering Education Excellence Institute for Middle and High School Students is June 22 and 23 at UNL!

Engineering Education Excellence Institute for Middle and High School Students is June 22 and 23 at UNL!

Lincoln and Omaha students in grade 6-12 are invited to the 6th Annual Engineering Education Excellence Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln!

Students will spend all day on Wednesday, Thursday, or both days learning about engineering from secondary teachers and university research faculty and students. Student participants will tour sites on and off campus, including university laboratory facilities and industry sites! Teachers have developed fun, hands-on lesson plans to teach students about math and science concepts through transportation engineering applications!

The event is FREE and breakfast and lunch are provided. The event will run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days. Transportation to campus is not provided. Students will need to be dropped off at the Whittier Research Center on UNL's City Campus.

Register at http://matc.unl.edu/summer_institute/student.php by June 17! Please contact Charise Alexander at (402) 472-6078 or calexander4©unl.edu with any questions.
[Submitted by calexander4]

Late work & Finals

The late work deadline has past. All remaining projects can be picked up
before or after school. You may finish projects at 7:30AM Monday -
Thursday of this week. No after school lab unless prearranged with me.

End of year general reminders:
* Finals schedule: http://www.plshs.esu3.org/
* Locker clean out * Titan town fines for check out
* Stay out of hallways, testing

Last week!!! Have a great summer.

---
Randy Stribley
http://sites.google.com/site/plshsstribley/my_email_policy

Notice of Apprentice Opportunity

Theresa Ptacek

Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.
2602 Harney Street
Omaha, NE 68131
Phone: (402) 344-4258
Fax: (402) 344-3113
This e-mail may contain advertisements or solicitations we feel you may be
interested in. You are receiving this message primarily as a benefit of
your ABC membership. Please reply to this e-mail to choose to opt-out of
receiving similar e-mails in the future.

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Make-up deadline on Thursday

Take special note: All grading issues must be handled BEFORE 5/20! This
means: late assignments, grade questions, redos or any other thing that
could be related to grades. After Thursday current grades will be
finalized and only the last pending project or two will be taken for a
grade. Speak with Mr. Stribley at 7:30 in A05 if you have questions or
send me an email. ---
Randy Stribley
http://sites.google.com/site/plshsstribley/my_email_policy

2011 Edward A. O¹Connor Jr. Founder¹s or Rockwell Collins Scholarship Application

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Subject: 2011 Edward A. O¹Connor Jr. Founder¹s or Rockwell Collins
Scholarship Application

2011 Edward A. O¹Connor Jr. Founder¹s or Rockwell Collins Scholarship
Application
Available for download http://ne.outofschoolstem.org/news.php?item.34

Through a generous donation from Rockwell-Collins, the Aerospace States
Association offers scholarships to students interested in
aerospace-related fields of study. ASA¹s Scholarship Program Application
deadline: APRIL 30, 2011

An integral part of the mission of the Aerospace States Association (ASA)
is to:

³Š support and develop initiatives that significantly enhance student and
teacher education in space and aeronautics and increases the number of
students in the pipeline.²

In light of that component of the mission statement, it is proposed that
ASA establish a scholarship with terms and conditions as follows:

A $1,500 ASA scholarship, to be competed for, and awarded annually to up
to two students pursuing an aerospace-related education.
The schol arship/s shall be available each year.
The student can only win once.
The Education Committee of ASA will administer the scholarship competition.
The ASA delegate/alternate from each member state shall publicize the
scholarship through the state¹s aerospace-related institutions of higher
learning, career centers, and/or other appropriate entities.
The candidate¹s application for the scholarship shall include
community-related activities, school-related activities, grade point
average, field of study and an official transcript. An academic-based,
personal letter of recommendation shall also accompany the application.
These documents shall be sent to the attention of the ASA Education
Committee Chair at the address on the application form for review.
The applicant may only be an entering sophomore or junior in an
undergraduate degree program pursuing study in the areas of physical
sciences, engineering, or aviation or aerospace related fields.
Scholarship candidate¹s application should be submitted to the ASA
Education Committee Chair by April 30 of each year.
The scholarship would be made available for the fall school term of the
year under consideration.
The scholarship shall be awarded in the form of a check made out to the
scholarship awardee/awardees appropriate school, and it shall be
understood that the funds are for tuition and books only.
The ASA member state of the recipient shall consider staging a
presentation of the scholarship in the recipient¹s state with the presence
of the ASA representative/organization and the Lt. Governor, where
applicable.

Visit http://aerostates.org/scholarships for more informaiton.

VEX VRC Robotics Update #5

READ & REVIEW!: http://robotevents.com/2011-vex-robotics-world-championship.html
This is also available on my blog: http://rstribley.posterous.com/

I attached it as a PDF and it is also available on the above link along with working links to all forms. If a student needs a copy of anything just stop into A05 and I'll print one out but if you have printing at home that will probably be easier for you. I also need a copy of the VRCRoboticsCheckOut sheet from everyone who is able to transport parts/equipment in their luggage. I'm definitely not worried about this but the school requires checkout sheets.

I've been forwarding the updates but have noticed them sticking in my outbox folder due to a bad mail address or something, hopefully this one makes it and please share it with people on your team.

Thank you,
Randy

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