Youth WorkforcePrograms: Where Futures Matter

As a non profit economic development organization, WIRE-Net recognizes the importance of working with youth and its impact on building a stronger workforce for our members. It is essential that we get these students trained and prepared to enter the workforce as responsible, hard working individuals with the foundational knowledge and aptitude to make a positive contribution to your team.

WIRE-Net has 3 youth programs, which focus on different age groups.

AIM Camp exposes youth to manufacturing by orienting them to basic shop math with hands on experience in a machine shop. AIM's program is offered in the summer to students entering the 9 ^th or 10^th grade.

STC works with students at Max S. Hayes Career and Technical High School and focuses on those critical soft skills students need to succeed intheir careers as they get the technical training from the school's curriculum.

Project HIP HOP supports our older youth, ages 17-21, in obtaining a high school diploma or equivalency, identifying a solid career path, and transitioning into post secondary education, trade school, and/or employment in their chosen career field.

Students involved in the STC and HIP HOP program are given the opportunity to experience:

• Plant Tours
• Job Shadowing
• Paid Work Experiences
• Mentorships
• Career Coaching
• Leadership/Citizenzhip Activities

WIRE-Net's youth programs offer companies:

• Qualified graduates for entry-level manufacturing positions in CAD, CNC, welding, and various machining for your company
• 100 hours with 50% paid by WIRE-Net internships with qualified juniors and seniors
• A pipeline of competent candidates to grow your business

For more information on these programs or how your company can get involved, please contact our Youth Program Manager at 216.588.1440 ext. 122.