SWAG
Southwest Wisconsin Alliance for Growth in Manufacturing
Mission: Create an environment that supports the growth of a sustainable manufacturing workforce in Southwest Wisconsin by collaborating with our communities to build awareness about what manufacturing has to offer
Vision: Make manufacturing the career of choice in Southwest Wisconsin
Core Values: Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, Trust, Empathy
We can change the face of manufacturing in Southwest Wisconsin through partnerships with K-12 and higher education, workforce development, economic development boards, and other regional groups. By uniting forces, we can share ideas, work through challenges, and grow the industry. Join us at our next meeting to learn more about this partnership.
Anyone from your company is encouraged to attend. Together we can do more to help manufacturing in Southwest Wisconsin!
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Membership Benefits
Manufacturing Expo (Business & Education Summit) Complementary exhibit booth and FREE attendance at the event.
Member Spotlight A business will be featured each month on our website and social media.
Networking Work closely with your counterpart at other manufacturing facilities. Learn from them, share ideas, and solve critical issues collaboratively.
K-12 Outreach Opportunities will be promoted on the website and on social media. SWAG can also help connect you to the high school students in your community.
Manufacturing Superstars Nominate employees for an award and winners will be highlighted in marketing material throughout the year with video placed on the website.
Quarterly Membership Meetings Attend the quarterly membership meetings with keynote speakers and content experts in February, May, August, and November. ($150 value)
Promote Job Opportunities Located on the SWAG website and through social media platforms.
Scholarships The Alliance will sponsor college scholarships for manufacturing related degrees for the 24-25 school year.
Training Grants The alliance can help secure grants for member companies to train their employees in leadership, mechanical, troubleshooting topics, and more.
Task Force Participation Participate in one or more Task Forces on: Career Paths, Educational Partnerships, Communications, or Events.
2024 Meeting Schedule:
Dates:
Friday, February 2, 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
Time:
9:00-11:00 AM
Location:
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
1800 Bronson Blvd. Fennimore, WI 53809
Our Members:
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Join a Task Force!
Career Paths – Engage youth and potential industry employees to the wide variety of career fields within manufacturing.
Communications – Change the image of manufacturing via marketing and public relations initiatives.
Educational Partnerships – Work with educators and parents to bring awareness of the many educational opportunities available to support a career in manufacturing.
Events – Work to raise additional funds to support manufacturing in the region through scholarships and other opportunities.
Regional Career Resources
High School Job Fairs – Many of our area high schools host local career fairs for their students. Check out the link for upcoming dates and locations!
Career Services for Employers – Southwest Tech offers a variety of services to assist with filling open positions. Check out the link for a full list.
Career Exploration – Learn about different careers from members of SWAG!
For More Information contact Holly Straka, Workforce Innovation Grant Coordinator.
Email hstraka@swtc.edu or call 608.822.2323