New technology, new automotive tech labs, new computers and more would be included in the referendum; and the Central Wisconsin Metals Manufacturers Alliance is in full support.

The president of Schuette Metals, John Peterson, says he’s in need of well trained students. He says, “We’ve determined that we have 600 jobs a year for the next three years just out of the 30 companies that we surveyed.” Skilled workers are needed to fulfill these positions, and interest in the skilled trades needs to being at a young age and continue through to the collegiate level. Because, those students who finish their technical college degree are more likely to work, and stay, in their home town state; and that’s a good thing. We want to keep our trained professionals here.

Peterson states, “This is a bigger problem than just one company tactically trying to fix it. This is a situation where, strategically, if we work together we get where we need to go. And I think that it’s evident with the fact that we’re able to help get the technical college capacity changed and it’s helping all of us.”

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Original Article from WSAU.com