July 15, 2004 -- Rolla, Mo., USA -- Jobwerx News -- INSIGHT: Prestigious advanced training program raises skills of lean manufacturing professionals for six sigma improvement projects.

The Advanced Manufacturing Specialist Training Program (AMSTP) is expected to hold classes in St. Louis, Kansas City, Rolla and at yet to be determined locations in southeast or southwest Missouri.

Participants completing the program will be certified as Advanced Manufacturing Specialists. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and experience in a relevant subject and at least 2 years manufacturing experience. Graduating engineering students may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, but current employment is not a requirement for application.

They will gain important advanced skills, increase their value in the marketplace as lean manufacturing/enterprise specialists and business savvy engineers, and be prepared to undertake six sigma improvement projects. This curriculum includes both classroom and on-the-job training and will equip workers with a practical, well-rounded knowledge of advanced manufacturing.

To earn the Certificaiton, a participant must complete the following three modules in a one year period. This will require 30 classroom days and 40 in-plant days for completion of appropriate projects.

The three modules are Six Sigma, Business Skills and Lean Enterprise. There will be a comprehensive test after each module that you will be required to take and pass before receiving the Certification of Advanced Manufacturing Specialist.

Neither tuition nor fees will be charged, but companies must agree to allow participating employees adequate, paid, time away from the job to attend classroom training and to complete in-plant projects.

The training program is funded by a $2.1 million U.S. Department of Labor H1-B grant. It is being managed by Missouri Enterprise in cooperation with the Missouri Association For Advancing Manufacturing (MAAM), the University of Missouri - Rolla, the University of Missouri System, local Workforce Investment Boards, Missouri Department of Workforce Development Career Centers and the Missouri Training and Employment Council.

Veterans who posses a DD214 with equal qualifications and background will receive preference for admittance into the program.

Interested candidates may apply online or by contacting the Advanced Manufacturing Specialist Training Program (AMSTP) for an application form at (800) 956-2682 or email - rgreenshields@missourienterprise.org
Visit www.missourienterprise.org/amstp for schedules and updates.

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