Training and Events
FEATURED EVENT:
ExporTech
Nine-week session with three-full day workshops: Nov 16, Dec 14, and Jan 25
Develop your own proactive export strategy and learn how to be successful in global markets.
ExporTech™ clients have seen dramatic increases in sales through exports ($770K on average per company within 6-12 months). As a company, you will receive hands-on group workshops as well as individual coaching by local and national experts in order to develop an export plan by the end of the nine-week course.
Cost: $2,500
Includes the cost of attendance for up to three executives to the workshop and an individual coach.
If interested or for additional information, contact Jenni West, associate director of MSU’s MMES at (406) 994-3876 or [email protected].
AS 9100Rev C Internal Quality Auditor Training, Dec 2015
3-Day Workshop -- Dec. 1-2-3, 2015 -- Missoula
As part of your management system, conformance to the AS 9100 standard helps meet customer expectations for quality, attracting new customers and retaining others in Aviation, Space and Defense organizations.
Workshop skills in this course develop around live audit experience gained at a local manufacturing firm. Special thanks to CM Manufacturing, a world-class manufacturer in Missoula, that will host the Day 2 live audit practice.
TUESDAYS with TODD
2nd Tuesday each month, July through Dec.
BOZEMAN, MMEC Conference Room,
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Make the LEAP to higher performance with these half-day operational management training workshops starting AUGUST 11.
Sign up for topics that fit your needs and schedule.
Lean Office - Aug. 11
Root Cause & Problem Solving - Sept 8
ISO 9001:2015 Changes overview - Oct. 13
Planning four Growth - Nov. 10
Risk Management - Dec. 8
The more you choose, the more you save. Plus you'll Learn, Evolve, Act & Profit with greater confidence.
Each workshop is $75 per person. Check out other savings opportunities.
TRAINING - A "LEAP" You Need to Make!
This is the place where Montana Manufacturers get information about the tools and knowledge to help their companies Learn, Evolve, Act, and Profit (LEAP) in today's competitive manufacturing and business environment. Also check out sources of training grants that might be helpful as you grow your business: Worker Training assistance.
MMEC PUBLIC TRAINING EVENTS
Select MMEC public training sessions appropriate for manufacturers, job shops and other small businesses are listed below.
Special 10% Discount per person when company is member of the Montana Chamber/MT Manufacturing Council or when you take advantage of joint MMEC/Associated Employer training or projects.
TUESDAYS with TODD
2nd Tuesday each month, July through Dec.
BOZEMAN, MMEC Conference Room,
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Make the LEAP to higher performance with these half-day operational management training workshops starting August 11.
Lean Office - Aug. 11
Root Cause & Problem Solving - Sept 8
ISO 9001:2015 Changes overview - Oct. 13
Planning four Growth - Nov. 10
Risk Management - Dec. 8
Sign up for topics that fit your needs and schedule. The more you choose, the more you save. Plus you'll Learn, Evolve, Act & Profit with greater confidence.
Each workshop is $75 per person. Check out savings opportunities.
NOTE: To be on a waiting list for MMEC workshops, email your contact information with "training notification" in the subject line and a note about your interest areas and we'll keep you informed through our MailChimp notification system or personal email!
Did you know MMEC can tailor training specifically for your company needs and goals. Give your area field staff a call today!
Two Montana grant programs assist with workforce training:
Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWT)
GOOD NEWS! The IWT Program through the Montana Department of Labor (DOL) has been renewed in the recent Legislative Session. Fund will be available soon. IWT makes available up to $2000 each for training of full-time employees and up to $1000 for part-time employees for companies with 20 or fewer employees. If you are a Montana company that has been in business for more than 1 year, contact your local MMEC Field Engineer for more information about applying for training programs for your staff. Or you may contact your local Montana Job Service, SBDC representative or the Montana Department of Commerce local BEAR team about how to apply. After completing forms that are provided, they must be submitted to and reviewed by your BEAR, SBDC or MMEC team before they go to Montana Department of Labor.Montana Department of Commerce Workforce Training Grant Program
The Primary Sector Workforce Training Grant program is a state-funded program that provides grant funds to businesses for training of new full-time and part-time jobs.Click the heading for guidelines and other pertinent information.
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More About MMEC Training
MMEC can customize training for you and your workforce. These can be conducted on-site to enhance the results of a broader project or may be offered in public sessions across Montana. While we are well-known for our Lean and Internal Quality Auditor workshops, we do so much more. And we've added to our arsenal with Strategic Growth Planning: (1H2P) and customized Leadership training and a new Lean for Office and Adminstration that uses today's technology! We can customize other training to augment your growth plans and continuous improvements. We also assist in finding additional training resources to fit your needs.
As part of our signature LEAN training, here's how we can lead you through a progression of training and specific projects that result in continuous improvement and an effective Lean culture:
MMEC periodically announces scheduled events through our e-newsletter and event notifications. Learn more...
Customized Training for your Company
If MMEC doesn't offer the training you are looking for, as a service to you, we will find someone to provide the training you need. Contact the MMEC Field Engineer in your area, if you are interested in having MMEC design a customized training program for your company.
General Questions
If you have any general questions or concerns
related to this or other MMEC training, please contact MMEC
phone (406) 994-3812.
What Clients Say About MMEC Training
Record breaking production months went so smoothly the numbers surprised staff at McDantim Gas Blending Technology. "It all started a decade ago after our first introduction to Lean in MMEC's Lean "Buzz" training simulation."-- Dan Fallon, President