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Honda announces program to boost interest in manufacturing
Honda North America has announced a $1 million Ohio-based workforce development initiative designed to create interest in manufacturing careers and prepare people for high-tech jobs in the industry.
Saturday, March 21st 2015, 2:11 PM EDT
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MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) - Honda North America has announced a $1 million Ohio-based workforce development initiative designed to create interest in manufacturing careers and prepare people for high-tech jobs in the industry.
Honda said the new program aims to proactively address the skills gap in U.S. manufacturing. It includes programs for middle school to community college students, as well as initiatives for current Honda employees. The effort was announced Friday at the company's plant in Maryville in central Ohio.
As part of the effort, Honda worked with Ohio educational game developer Edheads to create a first-of-its kind manufacturing video game designed for classroom use.
It also will offer scholarships, feature summer "techie camps" for students, mobile labs for hands-on learning opportunities and expansion of the work-study pilot program developed with Columbus State Community College.
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Honda said the new program aims to proactively address the skills gap in U.S. manufacturing. It includes programs for middle school to community college students, as well as initiatives for current Honda employees. The effort was announced Friday at the company's plant in Maryville in central Ohio.
As part of the effort, Honda worked with Ohio educational game developer Edheads to create a first-of-its kind manufacturing video game designed for classroom use.
It also will offer scholarships, feature summer "techie camps" for students, mobile labs for hands-on learning opportunities and expansion of the work-study pilot program developed with Columbus State Community College.
Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.