On Tuesday, May 19, GS Precision, Inc and Vermont Tech celebrated the completion of the Manufacturing Technician Apprentice Program with a graduation ceremony for six participating employees. The ceremony included student project presentations and remarks from GSP’s CEO, Norm Schneeberger. Over 30 people from the plant, as well as family members, were in attendance to mark the occasion.
“These projects have thoughtfully and methodically solved the problems that are unique to G.S.,” said GSP’s CEO, Norm Schneeberger to the graduating class. “You have already realized the return on investment of this program.”
Vermont Tech continues its commitment to being an asset and partner for Vermont industry, including energy, agriculture, healthcare, construction and engineering.
“As a college, we want to be seen as the partner of first regard across this state,” said Vermont Tech President, Dan Smith. “Working with Vermont employers in manufacturing, like G.S. Precision, is a core strategy for the college.”
G.S. Precision, Inc. employees who complete the Manufacturing Technician Apprentice Program receive greater responsibility and autonomy within their specific focus area, along with the potential for advancement and salary increases. As noted by Mr. Schneeberger, employer benefits include teams that are able to problem solve unique company issues, which yields increased productivity and greater employee satisfaction and retention.
For more information about partnering with Vermont Tech for employee development plans, please contact Maureen Hebert with Continuing Education and Workforce Development at [email protected]. To learn more about the college, visit www.vtc.edu.
About Vermont Tech – Vermont Tech is a leading public college with a mission of applied education. One of the five Vermont State Colleges, Vermont Tech serves students from throughout Vermont, New England, and beyond at its two residential campuses in Williston and Randolph Center, regional campuses in Brattleboro and Bennington, and at five nursing campuses located throughout the state. Vermont Tech takes an optimistic, rooted and personal approach to education to support students in gaining the confidence and practical skills necessary to not only see their potential, but to experience it. Our academic programs encompass a wide range of engineering technology, agricultural, health, and business fields that are vital to producing the knowledgeable workers needed most by employers in the state and in the region. www.vtc.edu.