Larry Ward: Manufacturing Leader and Philanthropist Boosting Penn College

Manufacturing is among the 10 best jobs that don’t require a degree, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The department projects a 17 % growth in industrial machinery mechanics, maintenance workers, and millwrights over the next seven years—meaning qualified candidates can expect strong job

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing many schools to shift away from in-person instruction toward a remote learning environment, the challenge of maintaining student engagement takes on increased significance. This is especially true in courses that involve STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engine

Great Bay Community College (GBCC, Portsmouth, N.H., U.S. ) has added morning classes for its Advanced Composites Manufacturing Certificate, enabling students working the second or third shift to attend classes. The change directly benefits many employees at Safran Aerospace Composites (Ro

As the business world continues to find ways to boost profits by cutting costs, lean manufacturing has become an attractive solution. Keeping production lean not only speeds up the process, it cuts down on waste. It is a process that Toyota developed decades ago