Move to Manufacturing

Are you curious about a manufacturing career in Wisconsin?

We have the perfect program for you – Move to Manufacturing.

This free training opportunity was originally founded by Greenheck Group in partnership with other Wisconsin-based manufacturers to help people like you gain the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in manufacturing without ever having to leave your current job.

See the program in action

How The Program Works

Manufacturing Essentials Class (Wisconsin Only)

8 hours, self-paced
This online course gives you the basic terminology and concepts needed to be successful in the world of manufacturing.

Topics covered:

Computer skills

Computer skills

Shop math

Shop math

Print reading

Print reading

Measurement tools

Measurement tools

Hand tools

Hand tools

Manufacturing processes

Manufacturing processes

Industrial safety

Industrial safety

Teamwork and communication skills

Teamwork and communication skills

Continuous improvement

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing Skills Workshop (Wisconsin Only)

20 hours (five 4-hour sessions)
Attend an in-person, multi-day workshop to learn the hands-on skills needed for a manufacturing career: using measuring tools and hand tools, analyzing blueprints, building and assembling products, safe work practices, and problem solving. This workshop is customized around your schedule.

Topics covered:

Individual and team lifting techniques

Individual and team lifting techniques

Cranes and rigging techniques and safe practices

Cranes and rigging techniques and safe practices

Print reading laband spatial recognition experience

Print reading laband spatial recognition experience

Proper use of measurement tools

Proper use of measurement tools

Build a mechanical assembly

Build a mechanical assembly

Build shipping crating

Build shipping crating

Analyze and practice best methods through problem-solving techniques

Analyze and practice best methods through problem-solving techniques

Utilize team building and communication skills to be an effective co-worker

Utilize team building and communication skills to be an effective co-worker

Guaranteed Job Interview

Completing the Manufacturing Essentials online class and Manufacturing Skills workshop guarantees you a job interview with area manufacturing companies that are committed to growing their workforce.

Job and Signing Bonus

If your interview leads to a job, you will receive a $500 bonus within the first three months of employment.

Hear from current team member, Janette, who successfully found a career at Greenheck Group through the Move to Manufacturing program:

Since the program launched in June 2019…
217
people have registered for the Move to Manufacturing program
67
people have completed the Manufacturing Essentials training
54
people have completed the Manufacturing Skills Workshop
19
people have been hired by the four participating companies
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