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PMPA Will Ofer Continuing Education Units to Add to Learning Experiences he Precision Machined Products Association will be awarding Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to individuals who take part in the association's various learning opportunities. Te awarding of CEUs is scheduled to begin in September of 2013 when the association's fall schedule of events kicks of. Te idea of As an association with developing a CEU program began in 80 years of providing early 2013 at the valuable content and association's annual training through Strategic Planning local, regional and Committee meeting. annual meetings, Te planning group this CEU process will and the PMPA board of directors help employers and recognize ongoing employees track the skills development value of this training. as a critical need for association members and the precision machining industry as a whole. T • PMPA Will Ofer Continuing Education Units • Ned Hill Presents Manufacturing's Future at PMPA Annual Meeting • PMPA Will Make History in a Historic Setting • Protect Your Good Name • Craftsman's Cribsheet: Regulatory • Listserve Topics • PMPA Calendar "We're very excited to announce this new enhancement to the great line-up of programs PMPA already provides to the industry," says current PMPA president, Ron Bracalente of the Bracalente Manufacturing Group, Trumbauersville, Penn. "Now when we send employees to chapter meetings, national conferences or webinars, they will be earning valuable CEUs to help them further develop their skill sets." Earning CEU credits is a win-win for both the employer and employee. Employers will receive documented proof of ongoing workforce training and the employee will be able to demonstrate to his or her employer, and future employers, a commitment to skill development. "Te greatest need for our companies today is qualifed talent to help our shops compete at the highest possible level," says Mr. Bracalente. "Tis CEU program that the association has created will go a long way in helping to further develop the manufacturing workforce of tomorrow." CONTINUES ON PAGE 17 productionmachining.com :: 15