Customized Fire Extinguisher Training

Hands-On Fire Extinguisher Training Ignites Safety Awareness

Coating and Adhesives Corporation employees participated in a comprehensive hands-on fire extinguisher training session designed by 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ (91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ). 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ enlisted the help of the Leland Fire Department’s Captain Matt Sellers to conduct the training. After an introduction from 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ’s Director of Customized Training, Steve Hulon, Captain Sellers provided an overview of the fire Read More
group photo of manufacturing day participants

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Showcases Manufacturing Jobs at Annual Event

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ celebrated its 5th annual Manufacturing Day Event on Friday, October 27th. This yearly event provides organized opportunities for Brunswick County manufacturers to highlight their work, locations, and careers to energize the future pipeline of creators – Brunswick County Youth. This year’s event featured personalized industry tours at Precision Swiss Products https://www.precisionswiss.com/ and Industrial Reliability Read More
Construction Listening Session Roundtables

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Hosts First-Ever Construction Listening Session

  Exciting news! Tuesday night was a game-changer at the Virginia Williamson Event Center at 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ. The first-ever Construction Listening Session, sponsored by 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ, brought together some of the brightest minds in the industry for a night of innovation and collaboration. We delved into specialized training needs, formed new partnerships, and discussed topics crucial to Read More
Lineworker graduates, instructors and 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Leadership

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Electrical Lineworker Students Graduate and Begin Careers in Same Week

There’s nothing quite like knowing you have a great-paying job starting just five days after graduation. That was the case for the six most recent 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Electrical Lineworker Program graduates. Over ten weeks, students spent 400 hours of instruction, earning more than 16 industry-recognized certifications and their CDL permit as part of this pre-apprenticeship program. Read More
the fourth graduating class and instructors from 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ's Electrical Lineworker Program

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Celebrates New Graduates During Lineworker Appreciation Month

April is Lineworker Appreciation Month making it the perfect time to celebrate the success of the fourth graduating class of the 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ (91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ) Electrical Lineworker Program. The second to graduate under the program’s new pre-apprenticeship status, this class benefitted from the expertise of instructors Raymon Dickson and Ronald Cumbee. The class took full Read More

Esthetics and Nail/Manicurist Graduation

Photo courtesy of Wilmington Business Magazine of local manufacturing industry worker

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Helps Meet Workforce Needs

  November 2022 – This is a wonderful example of how 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ works with local industry to develop training programs specifically designed to meet their workforce needs! Great story! READ THE STORY HERE.

Manufacturing Day

On October 6, 2022, area high school students will have an opportunity through 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ to see firsthand manufacturing in action in Brunswick County and learn about the jobs, higher wages, and opportunities for advancement. Students will tour Precision Swiss Products, Tri-Tech Forensics, and learn more about Blair-HSM. The tours will also include the Read More

Manufacturing Day

On October 6, 2022, area high school students will have an opportunity through 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ to see firsthand manufacturing in action in Brunswick County and learn about the jobs, higher wages, and opportunities for advancement. Students will tour Precision Swiss Products, Tri-Tech Forensics, and learn more about Blair-HSM. The tours will also include the Read More
Golden leaf foundation logo

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ awarded substantial Golden LEAF Grant Award to support the expansion of advanced manufacturing training

June 9, 2022 — Last week, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,398,657.34 in funding through the Open Grants Program. These projects will support workforce preparedness, job creation, and economic investment in Brunswick, Bladen, Haywood, and Nash counties. 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµÂ was awarded $200,000 to support the expansion of advanced manufacturing training to meet the needs of existing Read More