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Partnering with local colleg-
come departures. Furthermore, As technology changes the better perform in their current
it preserves conidence in your broader work environment, es, universities, and vocational role or to move into other key

supply chain because your cus- it’s important that employers schools is a great way to get roles within your organization.
tomers and vendors will know develop a pipeline for future your name into the community The idea of passing your

that you will continue to pro- talent. In the minds of many, as well as gain inluence over business down to someone
vide undisrupted service. It also manufacturing and distribu- the education and training of comes with mixed emotions—

puts more focus on developing tion jobs are erroneously your future workforce. You get uncertainty of what will
talent from within your organi- perceived as low-wage paying the advantage of scouting top become of the company you

zation and adds comradery.
and dirty.
future talent and introducing built, excitement to see how a
A company’s workforce is The reality is somewhat dif- them to your organization new generation will grow your

more than a head count or ferent—many of our manufac- before they even begin building business in the future, and sad-
number of full-time equiva- turing and distribution clients a resume. Give them hands-on ness at the idea of leaving this

lents. It consists of people with employ highly skilled mechani- training through internships, part of your life behind. With
a broad range of skills and cal and computer engineers. and when graduation rolls proper planning and assistance

unique talents. The success of a The demand for this new skill around, you have a skilled from outside consultants, you
manufacturing and distribution set has led to universities
worker ready to start and a col- can transition comfortably into

company depends on the excel- and colleges creating mecha- lege graduate who doesn’t have retirement knowing your busi-

lence of its employees. Develop- tronics—a hybrid of electric, to worry about inding a job. ness will continue to thrive for
ing a gap analysis with your hydraulic, and mechanical Partnering with local colleges years to come.

employees helps them in seeing engineering courses combined and universities also can ben-
what it will take to achieve ad- with computer science.
eit your current employees by
Michael Rofman, CPA, is a senior manager and
vancement to the next level and Government funding, at allowing them to take classes to
the necessary timetable.
both the federal and state lev- Jeanette Gribbin is a manager at WeiserMazars.

Most importantly, talk to els, is available to businesses
your employees about their ca- reinvesting in and growing

reer goals. Determine if the role their workforce by ofering
you hope to prepare them for is training grants and tax credits.

the role they want to play within The Department of Labor has
the organization. Aligning com- made $100 million available
Planning for Your Child for Summer?
pany goals with employee goals for American Apprenticeship
has major beneits. It can lead Grants geared toward launch- The Lewis School Summer Study Program is the Answer!

to enhanced employee loyalty ing apprenticeship models in
A Quest for Educaion
and increased performance. high-growth ields, including
You must set speciic measur- advanced manufacturing
June 22nd, 2015—July 17th, 2015

able and attainable objectives At the state level, the New
within a relevant timeline. This Jersey Department of Labor

will lead to transparency within and Workforce Development
your organization, shifting the is targeting the advanced

focus toward achieving your manufacturing sector for its
mission and business strategy. Skills4Jersey Training Grant
Educating, nurturing and developing successful
Human resources plays an im- Program by making funds
portant role in measuring your available to employers to young men and women for more than 40 years, The Lewis School
is a prestigious, world renowned, co-educational, independent private day school
employees’ progress toward upgrade the skills of their cur- focused on providing exceptional multisensory educational opportunities to dys-
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Keeping succession within new employees. The New Jobs Help your child realize his or her potential! Call our Admissions office and learn
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53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ 609-924-8120 www. lewisschool.org
organization’s core values and cilities that create at least ive
principles.
new jobs in the Garden State.

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