The Event
On Tuesday, March 18 industry partners from across the Boulder area, convened at Watson Mills & Design to discuss resources and action items for the group. Below are items brought up in conversation.
- Manufacturers need aggregated information about work-based learning opportunities — apprenticeships, internships, etc.
- Niche skills/trades organization need better networks in which to connect opportunities
- Permitting issues in the City of Boulder are hand to navigate and in some instances can cost businesses money
- The uncertainty of tariffs is slowing plans across manufacturing operations and purchasing departments
About the Host, Watson Mills & Design
Watson Mills & Design specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of custom woodworking for monumental estates throughout the US. Their business of more than 40 years has been built on word-of-mouth praise and repeat work and we take great pride in the unparalleled craftsmanship and talent of our team. We work mainly with builders and developers on new construction and remodeling projects ranging in scope from several thousand to several million dollars. We are well-known around the US for producing highly-complicated projects that result in true works of art.
Host Talking Point
During the sector partnership meeting, Conner Jennings, the Education and Training Manager for Watson shared the following.
I think this is a great resource to recruit kids from our local area to go to a wonderful school that has some great program options for many companies represented in the group this week. Colorado qualifies for in-state tuition if these companies want to try and push students to these programs. They have a big recruiting event in the fall (usually September and October timeframe) where companies can go and attend to try and get interns to come and work for them over the summer.
Learn More: Crossland College of Technology | Pittsburg State University
CU Supply Chain Club | Katie Rainville, Elite Sourcing
The Supply Chain Club’s mission is to expose students to the possibilities in supply chain and operations management. We aim to educate and engage students about the broad area of supply chain, which encompasses roles from logistics to sustainability, and numerous others. The club will provide opportunities for supply chain management students to engage with their class and the community. Our goal is to introduce students to the world of supply chain, and help them thrive in it upon graduation
If you are a manufacturer with opportunities to share with this group, reach out to:
Contact: Katie Rainville, Elite Sourcing
Manufacturer’s Edge Testimonial | TruStile
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