The first in a series of mobile rallies aimed at reconnecting disconnected youth and adults in Detroit hit the road in August.
The Pathways To Jobs In Detroit: Connecting Disconnected Youth & Adults To Manufacturing Careers initiative is a collaboration among LIFT, Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, Focus: HOPE and TechShop Detroit aimed at inspiring interest in regional manufacturing career opportunities by providing technical training, work readiness preparation and upskilling.
Manufacturing USA Network Meeting participants at NextFlex
The first rally, held at Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit brought nearly 100 people to interact with the hands-on displays and learn more about the programs offered by the three Detroit-based partners.
“These rallies are all about bringing people together and putting them in touch with the right programs to help them get back on track to a successful career,” said Kathy Laird, vice president automotive operations at Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit.
The rally included: a 3D printer and vegetable races from TechShop; “Baxter,” a collaborative robot – or COBOT – from Wayne State University; and a virtual welding machine from Grand Rapids Community College.