John Ratzenberger Addresses Florida Manufacturers, Speaks Highly of M.O.S.T.® Mobile Outreach Skills Training Program
Above: Actor John Ratzenberger addresses manufacturers at the recent MAF Summit in Orlando, Florida.
Actor John Ratzenberger, best known for his portrayal of Cliff Clavin on Cheers and John Ratzenberger's Made in America, champions manufacturers and a return to skilled trades during the MAF Summit keynote presentation December 1, 2011. Mr. Ratzenberger is currently in pre-production on a new documentary whose purpose is to awaken Americans to the shortage of skilled workers that threatens our country as a whole. Read More

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Actor John Ratzenberger Touts M.O.S.T.® Program as Solution for Training Unemployed Workers
January 9, 2012, CNN
In an interview with CNN host Soledad O’Brien, actor John Ratzenberger recommends the M.O.S.T.® program as a solution for putting unemployed workers back to work. At a time when the manufacturing sector is reporting good news, adding 23,000 jobs in the month of December, the M.O.S.T.® program focuses on training workers for available jobs and careers in manufacturing. MORE |
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WCSH-TV, Portland, ME: "Intensive job training program teaches skills to fill employers' needs"
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WGME-TV, Portland, ME: "New Skilled Workers Training Program Could Boost Industry And Cut Unemployment Numbers"
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WWLP-TV, Springfield, MA: "Smith & Wesson offers jobs to veterans"
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SNN6, Sarasota, FL: "PGT Offers Job Training"
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WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL: "No more cuts! Tampa Bay area Manufacturers adding jobs"
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WAGB-TV, Greenville, MS: "Faurecia and D-STAMP M.O.S.T.® Training Coverage
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Time Wise Mobile Outreach Skills Training (M.O.S.T.®) is a fast-track, intensive skills training, recruitment, assessment, and placement program which prepares unemployed and underemployed individuals for front line production jobs in a fraction of the time of traditional programs.
M.O.S.T.® basic manufacturing skills training prepares individuals for a wide-range of front line production jobs including:
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Machine Operation |
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Assembly |
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Quality Inspection |
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Welding Program |
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The two-week fast-track intensive training covers:
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Shop Math |
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Blueprint Reading |
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Metrology |
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Lean to Green Manufacturing |
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Customized Training, i.e. CNC Operation, Welding and Others |
Program Achievements
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A completion rate of 97% |
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A placement rate of 95% |
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A 6-month retention rate of 91% |
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Graduates have been promoted into responsible positions including line and shift supervisors and manufacturing technicians. |
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