Schwan Bakery Associates Get On the Job Training Certification

Instructors from the industrial division of C&CE at Spartanburg Community College will be doing task evaluations on site for the Schwan Bakery associates, so that the associates can be certified to Protech standards before the plant closes in March.  This certification will help them with finding new jobs with companies that are familiar with the Protech process.  This custom [...]

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Maintenance Apprentices Learn Electro-Mecanical Craft

Maintenance Technicians from Goodyear, Barnet Polymer, and Mrs. Smith’s Bakery are learning hands-on theory and troubleshooting skills that relate directly to their jobs. This training helps them to advance in the company, and it saves the company downtime and fees for outsourcing.
“Maintenance is like a puzzle,” says Marvin Tedder, apprenticeship instructor. “We like to do [...]

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Congratulations to Timken Apprenticeship Grads!

Gaffney Bearing plant associates Kelon Evans and Jeremie L. Martin completed The Timken Company’s apprenticeship program for General Maintenance Mechanic. The 4-year Timken program includes up to 9300 hours of training, both hands-on and in the classroom with Spartanburg Community College. Graduates can advance professionally while gaining expertise in the skills of the trade. Timken [...]

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