CMISP Seeks to Solve Future Workforce Needs with School and Manufacturer Forum at Morrison

Morrison Container Handling Solutions dedication to refining education for future workforce needs continues with their hosting of Calumet Manufacturing Industry Sector Partnership’s (CMISP) School and Manufacturer Forum. 

CMISP and Morrison are engaged with fostering places to embrace conversations about education and the impact on the future workforce needs for manufacturers. The School and Manufacturer Forum seeks to solve problems and present solutions by bringing together community stakeholders in local education and manufacturers. The moderated forum discussed topics revolving around a common theme: how can manufacturers unite to extend support and resources to educators and their students? 

The prime discussion point was funding for technical programs and equipment needed to provide students with hands-on experience that will lead to marketable skills in the workforce. With schools and manufacturers having a vested interest in these students learning trade skills, they are seeking to serve the community and change the dialog surrounding manufacturing, starting with establishing support for educators working to complete their Perkins V grant applications that will provide funding for the next four years of technical programming at their respective schools. 

Morrison is thrilled to be able to lead these conversations and work with CMISP and its company partnerships. Bridging gaps in the community has always been paramount to the custom machinery manufacturer. 

“When we tell the story of Morrison, you’ll always hear us discuss education,” says Morrison CEO Nancy Wilson. “We truly believe education is the key to solving a lot of this country’s obstacles, and we are honored to work with fellow manufacturers and CMISP to seek solutions together that will enrich our community and the future of our local youth.” 

As the industry continues to thrive, it is more important than ever the narrative shifts, recognizing the manufacturing as a viable and successful career path for students exiting high school, Wilson said. By providing students with the resources needed to develop these skills in high school, they can graduate with the confidence they will secure a career, and not simply a job, in manufacturing. 

With a mission to build the foundation for a strong manufacturing economy in Chicago’s Southland community, CMISP knows future workforce needs are key to this, which has fostered the desire to connect with local educators to develop a mutually beneficial relationship that will support local youth in the long run. The network of more than 30 manufacturers in the Calumet region is always looking to grow and seek new ways the organization can aid its communities. 

For more information on CMISP or to get involved, please visit calumetmfg.com.