Improve workplace safety, reduce
costs with our OSHA 10 training
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---RCBI and Mountwest Community and Technical
College will offer the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour safety certification course for general industry June 10-11, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily. The in-person class will take place at Mountwest in Huntington.
---Taught by an OSHA-authorized trainer, the class is designed to familiarize entry-level workers with federal standards and safety and health hazards common to the workplace to identify, control and prevent jobsite hazards. Participants who complete the training will earn OSHA course completion cards.
---“This type of OSHA training benefits both employees and employers,” said Carol Howerton, RCBI’s senior strategic advisor for workforce development. “It ensures workers possess the basic knowledge to mitigate on-
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the-job risk to themselves or others, while helping companies reduce downtime and costs associated with injuries and avoid higher workers’ compensation rates.”
---Cost for the 10-hours of training is $200 per person. For more information and to register, contact Howerton at carol.howerton@rcbi.org or 304.781.1680 or Kristy Wood at wood25@mctc.edu or 304.710.3396.
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Virtual hands-on 3D Printing & Maker Camps filling up fast; sign up today |
---RCBI has a limited number of seats remaining in its popular series of statewide 3D Printing and Maker Camps for students ages 9 to 16.
---Few slots remain in the first of the virtual week-long “Design to Production” camps, which will run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily June 21-25, July 12-16 and July 19-23. --
---Participants will engage directly in all aspects of manufacturing -- from developing their own product ideas, through the design and testing phase of new products to prototyping, manufacturing and marketing.
---Students will utilize computer-aided-design software to create and model their own unique designs that will then be 3D printed and laser cut on computer-controlled equipment at RCBI. Students’ creations will be mailed to them at the conclusion of the camps.
---Because the interactive, hands-on STEM camps will
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be presented virtually, students ages 9 to 16 from West Virginia and surrounding states may enroll in any of the three camps. The cost is $60 for each camper. A limited number of full scholarships are available thanks to the support of Suddenlink by Altice. To apply for a scholarship, register for the camp then fill out the scholarship application in lieu of submitting payment information.
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State webinars aim to boost
exporting by W.Va. businesses
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---The West Virginia Department of Economic Development is offering the following free weekly export webinars in June to help state companies understand the ins and outs of exporting and connect them to resources to maximize potential.
---Meet Your Export Partners (June 2). This event will offer an introduction to various export assistance providers who will provide a quick overview of their areas of expertise, including market identification, export regulations, logistics, export finance and grants for export promotion.
---Incoterms 2020 for Exporters (June 9). Learn the correct use of Incoterms and how they impact your shipping costs, responsibilities and risks. Topics will include 2020 changes, best rules for global sales, which rules require insurance, and the thin line between cost and compliance risk.
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and prepare for the West Virginia Virtual Trade Mission to Israel and the Middle East during the week of October 10.
---Each free webinar will begin at 10:30 a.m. For more information and to register, click here.
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RCBI expands one-of-a-kind
machinist training initiative
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---A one-of-a-kind initiative introduced last year by RCBI to provide formerly incarcerated women affected by the opioid crisis a pathway to careers in manufacturing is expanding to include men.
---RecoveryWorksWV, a free 15-week holistic program based at RCBI’s Huntington Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center, will begin class orientation June 10 and 11. The program is open to residents of West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and southeastern Ohio. Participants will receive:
- Hands-on machinist training in the operation of computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) mills and lathes, coupled with classroom instruction in blueprint reading, mathematics, precision measurement and safety
- On-the-job experience at area manufacturing facilities that will include an $8-per-hour stipend for their work
- Peer counseling to support emotional development, especially as it relates to maintaining sobriety or dealing with family and friends struggling with addiction
- Soft-skills training to advance recovery and prepare trainees for re-entry into the workforce.
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This aspect will include resume writing, job interview preparation and time-management skills development.
---Companies across the region have agreed to participate by providing real-world manufacturing experience for participants. Marshall’s Creating Opportunities for Recovery Employment (CORE) program and Catholic Charities West Virginia will help identify candidates for the program and provide counseling and soft-skills training. Region 2 Workforce Investment Board and the employment agency Manpower will assist in recruiting industry partners.
---For more information, contact RCBI’s Carol Howerton at 304.781.1680 or carol.howerton@rcbi.org.
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10th Marcellus and Manufacturing
Conference June 7-8 in Morgantown
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---The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) will present the 10th Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference June 7-8 at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place.
---The in-person event will feature policy experts and industry professionals providing insights about the future of oil and gas, sustainability initiatives, and discussing the economic challenges and opportunities of downstream manufacturing growth in the Appalachian region.
---The cost is $179 per person for WVMA members and $479 for non-members. Exhibitors can reserve a booth
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for $525, which includes registration for one individual. Registration deadline is June 6.
---To view the event’s full agenda, see a complete list of speakers and register, visit www.mmdcwv.com.
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RCBI hosts WV's first flying robotics competition at Tri-State Airport |
---Teams from across West Virginia and as far away as Mississippi competed May 15 in West Virginia’s first flying robotics competition hosted by RCBI at Huntington Tri-State Airport.
---The hands-on event featured teams of middle and high school students who applied their knowledge of the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math by programming and maneuvering aerial drones through a series of obstacles during the head-to-head competition.
---An alliance comprised of teams from Grenada High School in Grenada, Mississippi; and South Panola High School in Batesville, Mississippi, was crowned tournament champion.
---Two West Virginia teams captured awards. Brooke High School won the High Flyer Award while Lewis County High School took home the Judges Award.
---Sponsored by RCBI, the NASA Katherine Johnson IV&V (Independent Validation & Verification) Facility, the
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Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation and Leidos, the event is part of RCBI’s broader effort to engage young people in the STEM fields in order to prepare them to be successful in an increasingly technological world.
---To learn more about RCBI’s STEM events, which include drones and robotics competitions as well as 3D printing and maker camps, contact Deacon Stone at dstone@rcbi.org or 304.781.1659.
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Veteran takes advantage of customized training at RCBI |
---United States Air Force veteran Tad Robinette was looking for a new venture when he discovered RCBI’s customized training options. He was even more pleased to find out that as a veteran, there was financial support through RCBI’s Apprenticeship Works program for training and machine time.
---Robinette is learning the skill of designing and then manufacturing parts and products. Morgan Smith, RCBI design engineer, trained him on how to do computer aided design (CAD) and Rick Smoot, RCBI machinist instructor, trained him to use computer-numerical-control (CNC) machines.
---“The machining part is the easy part for me. It’s the software that is difficult,” Robinette said. “And I appreciate the technical advice they give.”
---Following his years of military service, including a tour of duty in the first Gulf War, Robinette was a police officer in Los Angeles. After retiring from the police force, he came to West Virginia to get into the mine reclamation business but found the market difficult to maintain operations. With an interest in automation and robotics, he began researching prices for CNC
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manufacturing equipment and training, which led him to RCBI.
---He has some ideas for how to use his new skills including possibly opening a small CNC machine shop in the Cabin Creek area. “I need to see if it can be profitable.”
---He has already recommended the program to others, especially other veterans. “It’s a one-stop-shop where you can go from zero to having a product finished at my fingertips. That’s a skill that’s in demand.”
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Scholarships available for students in machining & welding programs |
---Through the generosity of two outstanding foundations, RCBI has scholarship opportunities for students enrolled in its nationally recognized career skills programs.
---Gene Haas Foundation Scholarships are for current and newly enrolled students in the Machinist Technology/CNC Program. Recipients are selected based on grade point average, attendance and other factors.
---The Gene Haas Foundation donates millions of dollars every year to manufacturing education and provides financial assistance for students interested in manufacturing-based careers.
---Hearst Foundations Scholarships are awarded to students in either the Machinist Technology/CNC Program or Welding Technology Program. The goal of the Hearst scholarships is to assist students from rural areas, low-income households, as well as female and
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-minority students.
--The Hearst Foundations, founded in 1946 by media mogul William Randolph Hearst, fund outstanding nonprofits to ensure that people of all backgrounds in the United States have the opportunity to build healthy, productive and inspiring lives.
---The Machinist Technology/CNC and Welding Technology programs are currently accepting applications and enrolling students for the fall semester. Classes begin August 16.
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Quality Management team brings robust track record to your efforts |
---RCBI's experienced Quality Management Team has helped more than 100 companies improve operations, reach new markets and save money through a variety of quality initiatives. Whether guiding a gap analysis, conducting internal auditor training, helping implement lean practices or achieve quality certifications, Erica Cheetham, Carmen Archer and Evan Nelson can help your company meet a variety of improvement goals.
---Become part of their 98 percent success rate. Contact the team to learn the specific benefits quality implementation can bring your company. Learn more
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B2B Marketplace is one-stop networking site for manufacturers |
---The Business to Business Marketplace (www.B2BWV.com) is a valuable RCBI resource that connects manufacturers of all sizes. Part of RCBI’s new website, the marketplace is a single location where companies can find services and suppliers, contracts that are out for bid, equipment to lease, and a free place to post job openings.
---By registering for a free account, members can post job announcements and engage with other members.
---RCBI recently integrated B2B into its main website, so previous members need to establish a new account.
---Over the last three years, the site has averaged more
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than 5,000 unique visitors per year, 1,700 jobs have been posted and nearly 300 companies have become members. Through this effort, RCBI and its partners at Advantage Valley have facilitated nearly 400 one-on-one sales meetings between local companies and larger primes.
---It’s free and easy to register yourself and your company! Just click the link below and look for the B2BWV registration tab. Learn more
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U P C O M I N G-- E V E N T S
June 7-8: WVMA's Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference, Morgantown. More information
June 10-11: OSHA 10 training at Mountwest CTC, 8 am-1:30 pm. Email carol.howerton@rcbi.org for more
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Robert C. Byrd Institute | 304.781.1625 | 1050 Fourth Ave., Huntington, WV | www.rcbi.org |
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