Quotes from Business Leaders in Support of IPs
“The training opportunities [supported by the powdered metals Industry Partnership] have enhanced the skills of the workforce….During the recession is a “great time to train…” The Big Three (auto manufacturers) had required all suppliers to become ISO certified several years ago and without the training opportunities provided by North Central it wouldn’t have been possible for all the companies to receive the certification. “
– Art Aiello, powdered metal Industry Partnership http://www.bradfordera.com/articles/2009/06/08/news/doc4a2dc4afe6e43894874587.txt
“The Healthcare Industry Partnership is making a significant difference in increasing the supply of healthcare workers in Central Pennsylvania.”
– Robert Batory, Vice President, Human Resources, WellSpan Health, Industry Partnerships in Pennsylvania, p. 4.
“Quite frankly, I don’t think we would be as competitive as we are today without the training we have been a part of through the Industry Partnership”
–David Keim, Lehigh Valley Plastics, Industry Partnerships in Pennsylvania, p. 7.
“Through our membership in the Keystone Utility Industry Partnership, Pennsylvania American Water has enhanced its approach to identifying needs and developing effective training programs. We have seen real improvement in how our union, non-union and management employees are collaborating and talking through key issues, so that we continue to work toward a common purpose that benefits both our company and our customers. The positive results we’ve achieved through the partnership are raising the knowledge level of our workforce and better preparing our company and our employees to meet future challenges.”
–William C. Kelvington, Vice-President Operations Pennsylvania American Water, Industry Partnerships in Pennsylvania, p. 8.
“The Industry Partnership provides vital assistance to the manufacturing industry in local communities. Without it, there would be increased industry closures and significant job loss, which would dry up the local economies of these small towns”
–Jennifer Macy, Kane Hardwood, Division of Colin’s Pine, Industry Partnerships in Pennsylvania, p. 10.
“We are able, through the Mining Industry Partnership, to fully recognize the employment challenges that lay before the mining industry. The partnership’s members are working together to fill the thousands of Pennsylvania mining industry positions that will be open in the next few years. That state grant money afforded the Mining Industry Partnership is used for enhanced skills training which enables workers to progress to their next career level. Well trained workers in our industry will allow us to grow, and our workers to continue to prosper.”
–Tom Crooks, Vice President of Administration, R.G. Johnson Company, Inc., Industry Partnerships in Pennsylvania, p. 11.
“(The Industry Partnership) allows our employees the opportunity for growth within themselves and our organization.”
–John Hudak, The Lehigh Group, Industry Partnerships in Pennsylvania, p. 12.
“The IP enables us to share best practices among our workers… to anticipate industry trends and focus on such needs as environmentally friendly manufacturing.”
–Bruce Denniston, Director of Operations, Pine Instrument Company, Industry Partnerships in Pennsylvania, p 13.
“The Industry Partnership grant has allowed us to be more competitive by offering these training sessions so our employees can be more effective and efficient in completing their job tasks.”
–Thomas Donlick, Human Resource/Risk Manager Wise Foods, Inc., Industry Partnerships in Pennsylvania, p. 15.