Best Practices and Innovation ConferenceAbuquerque, NM
September 28, 2017
Around Lauren International
Mike HovanLAUREN INTERNATIONAL, INC. (New Philadelphia, OH) 2016 – PresentA $120MM+ supplier of polymeric-based components and software solutions to a diverse and global OEM marketplace.Chief Operating Officer and Member, Board of Directors
QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. (Houston, TX) 2011 – 2015Quanex Building Products, Inc. bought the Lauren International, Inc. division of Edgetech IG, Inc. in 2011. A $950MM+ leading, global manufacturer of engineered materials, components and systems serving the global window and Door OEM marketSr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing - April 2011 to May 2014President, Mikron Industries Inc. Division - June 2014 to July 2015
LAUREN INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1993 – 2015Member, Lauren International Board of Directors - 1997 to 2011President, Edgetech IG Inc. - 2000 to 2011President, Lauren Manufacturing Company - 1995 to 2000
Mike HovanEducation
Bowling Green State University – OhioBachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts (1 Year Abroad)
The University of Akron – OhioMaster of Business Administration
Mike HovanProfessional and Community Involvement:
AAMA Professional Association
Union Hospital (Dover, Ohio)
United Way of Tuscarawas County Volunteer
Dover Code Red Committee Member
Tuscarawas Community Improvement Corp.
East Ohio Gas (CNG) Consumer Advisory Group
Salvation Army of Tuscarawas County
Dover Community Baseball
Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce
YMCA Indian Guides Program
Leadership Tuscarawas
Kent State University “Tech Prep Program”
First Town Days Parade Judge (New Philadelphia, OH)
Pageant Judge—Miss Clayland Beauty Pageant
Mike Hovan
Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
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www.Lauren.com/ACTE
What do we want to talk about today…
1. Re-emergence of Manufacturing
2. The “Millennial Problem”
3. Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Re-emergence of Manufacturing
“Manufacturing is at the heart of industry. Industry is at the heart of a nation’s wealth. When I go home at
the end of the day, I would like to think that I have done something to strengthen it!”
---Eliyahu Goldratt
Re-emergence of Manufacturing
Importance of Manufacturing to our Economy
18.5 Million jobs in the United States are supported by Manufacturing
There are over 12.3 Million Americans (approximately 9% of the Workforce) employed directly in Manufacturing
Manufacturing contributes $2.8 Trillion to the U.S. Economy
For every $1 spent in Manufacturing, another $1.4 is added to the U.S. Economy
Taken alone, Manufacturing in the U.S. would be the World’s 9th largest economy
The average wage in manufacturing is 23% higher than wages across all other industries
Re-emergenceof
Manufacturing
Re-emergence of Manufacturing
IS Manufacturing Re-Emerging?
How do we know?
Re-emergence of Manufacturing
IS Manufacturing Re-Emerging?
How do we know? … The President tells us so…
Re-emergence of Manufacturing
IS Manufacturing Re-Emerging?
How do we know?
Re-emergence of Manufacturing
IS Manufacturing Re-Emerging?
How do we know? … Our News tells us so…
Re-emergence of Manufacturing
IS Manufacturing Re-Emerging?
How do we know? … Our Economists tell us so…
1990
Re-emergence of Manufacturing
IS Manufacturing Re-Emerging?
YES
Re-emergence of Manufacturing
What do manufacturer’s need?
LABOR
Re-emergence of Manufacturing
Re-emergence of Manufacturing
What do manufacturer’s need from Labor?
Strong Work EthicHands-On Skills
Simple Math SkillsMinor Computer Skills
Good Attention to DetailAble to Work Well with Others
Team Player
What do we want to talk about today…
1. Re-emergence of Manufacturing
2. The “Millennial Problem”
3. Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
The Millennial Problem
What is a “Millennial?”
Greatest Generation 1930 to 1946Baby Boomers 1946 to 1964Generation X 1965 to 1984Generation Y 1975 to ?
Millennials 1982 to 2004
The Millennial Problem
What is a “Millennial?”
Millennial: Someone born after 1982
The Millennial Problem
Millennial Challenges
The Millennial Problem
Millennial Challenges
The Millennial Problem
Millennial Challenges
Simon Sinek - Millennials in the Workplace
The Millennial Problem
Millennial Challenges
Parenting FailuresTechnologyImpatience
Environment
The Millennial Problem
Millennial Challenges
Breakdown of the traditional family structure• Hard Skills – Hands on real-world exposure• Soft Skills – Attitude, Appearance,
Respectfulness, Ability to Work with Others, Work Ethic
• Education – Everyone has to go to College
The Millennial Problem
Millennial Challenges
What do we want to talk about today…
1. Re-emergence of Manufacturing
2. The “Millennial Problem”
3. Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Common Challenges
Budget CutsFinding Talent
Challenging Employees/Students
Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Manufacturing-Specific Challenges
Dispelling the Manufacturing StereotypeFinding Employees with Base Skill Set
Retaining Skilled Employees
Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Collaborative Efforts
Working with Local Manufacturers…Curriculum Development
Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Collaborative Efforts
Working with Local Manufacturers…Mentoring Opportunities
Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Collaborative Efforts
Working with Local Manufacturers…Apprenticeship Programs
Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Collaborative Efforts
Working with Local Manufacturers…Adult Education Cooperative Programs
Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Collaborative Efforts
Working with Local Manufacturers…Continuing Education Cooperative Programs
Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Collaborative Efforts
Working with Local Manufacturers…Scholarship Programs
Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Collaborative Efforts
Working with Local Manufacturers…Company-Specific Training Programs
Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Collaborative Efforts
Working with Local Manufacturers…Project Lead the Way
Connecting Manufacturing with CTE
Collaborative Efforts
Working with Local Manufacturers…Manufacturing Camp
Video – Manufacturing Camp Recap
Responsibility
Manufacturing Camp?
Sponsors
Responsibility
Objectives:• Introduce manufacturing possibilities to kids - offering possible direction and options in a
manufacturing career track• Offer the kids an interesting, interactive, memorable and special summer camp
experience• Promote manufacturing in Tuscarawas County• Promote Buckeye Career Center, Kent State University (Tuscarawas Campus) and the
manufacturing companies participating in the program• No one entity to be highlighted above any other
• Grow the program attendance, impact and presence year over year
Target Audience (2017):• Students to be entering 7th and 8th grade in the 2017/2018 school year – keeps the camp
marketing activities focused on middle schools• 20 students from 7th grade• 20 students from 8th grade• Students from all 11 school districts served by Buckeye Career Center and parochial
schools within Tuscarawas County• Each middle school to select 2 students among applicants from their incoming 7th grade
class AND 2 students among applicants from their incoming 8th grade class.
Manufacturing Camp
The Legacy of Dale Lauren Foland
ResponsibilityDue in part to Dale’s leadership and legacy, manufacturing is one of the foundations of Tuscarawas County, bringing employment, opportunity, and innovation to the area.
The Tuscarawas County Dale Lauren Foland Manufacturing Camp celebrates people like Dale who have the courage to tackle a challenge, the boldness to push the
boundaries, and the passionto persist.
Responsibility
Manufacturing Competencies:• Safety – Marsh Industries• Leadership – Provia• Lean Manufacturing – Allied Machine• Design – Meteor Sealing Systems• Technology – SUPERB Industries• Quality – Provia• Purchasing – Eleet Cryogenics• Logistics – Inca Pallets• Regulatory/Environmental – Dover Chemical• Process – Lauren International• Life Skills – Zimmer Biomet
Manufacturing Camp - Curriculum
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Manufacturing Camp - CurriculumTime Activity Responsibility
8:00 AM Kids Arrive at Buckeye Career Center- Registration – Breakfast
Buckeye Career Center Cafeteria
Buckeye CC
8:10 AM Lean Mfg. – Group 1
Room 119 - Law Enforcement
Allied Machine
Design – Group 2
Room 120 - CAD
Meteor Sealing
Regulatory/Environmental – Group 3
Room 121
Dover Chemical
9:10 AM Move to Next Class Adult Chaperones
9:25 AM Lean Mfg. – Group 2
Room 119 - Law Enforcement
Allied Machine
Design – Group 3
Room 120 – CAD
Meteor Sealing
Regulatory/Environmental – Group 1
Room 121
Dover Chemical
10:25 AM Move to Next Class Adult Chaperones
10:40 AM Lean Mfg. – Group 3
Room 119 - Law Enforcement
Allied Machine
Design – Group 1
Room 120 - CAD
Meteor Sealing
Regulatory/Environmental – Group 2
Room 121
Dover Chemical
11:40 PM Move to Lunch Adult Chaperones
11:50 PM Lunch – Cafeteria Buckeye CC
12:25 PM Load up on Bus Buckeye CC
12:45 PM Tour of Allied Machine & Engineering – Dover Allied Machine
1:45 PM Tour of Dover Chemical – Dover Dover Chemical
2:45 PM Tour of Meteor Sealing Systems – Dover Meteor Sealing
3:45 PM Return and Snack at Buckeye Career Center
Buckeye Career Center Cafeteria
Buckeye CC
4:00 PM End of Program Adult Chaperones
Responsibility
Time Objective Lesson/Activity
10 Min Introductions and get to know the
students
Ice-breaker activity with students. Get to know
the students’ names.
10 Min Overview of importance of leadership in a
manufacturing environment and in life in
general.
Introduction to Leadership
15 Min Introduction and viewing of Leadership
YouTube Video – Simon Sinek
Leadership perspective.
50 Min Group Discussion on Leadership Defining Leadership
10 Min Professional Handshake Importance and protocol of a proper, business,
handshake
5 Min Session conclusion and wrap up Concluding remarks. Feedback from students
Competency: LeadershipSponsoring Company: Tusco Display
LESSON INFO:TIME: 90 minutesSCHOOL LEVEL: 7th and 8th Graders# OF STUDENTS: 25 per ClassCOMPETENCY OBJECTIVES:Students will understand the importance of leadership in a manufacturing environment and life in general.
MATERIALS NEEDED:Leadership training information – video, handouts, etc.- supplied by Tusco Display
FACILITY REQUIREMENTS:Classroom style arrangement for 25 students – Projector available
CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES:
Marketing!
Responsibility
Graduation Post Card
Responsibility
NewspaperAds
Marketing!
Responsibility
Website
Marketing!
Responsibility
Camp Promo Items
Marketing!
Responsibility
T-Shirts
Marketing!
Responsibility
Promo Flyers
Marketing!
Responsibility
Social Media
Marketing!
2016 2017Boys: 23 26Girls: 10 12
7th Graders: 15 168th Graders: 18 22
School DistrictsRepresented: 10
Sponsoring Companies 7 11 + 4
Manufacturing Camp
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Camp Survey Results - Kids
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Camp Survey Results - Kids
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Manufacturing Festival
Manufacturing Festival
Responsibility
Manufacturing Festival
Responsibility
Time Activity
10:00 AM All Activities Open
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Manufacturers’ booths open
10:30 AM
Fixed Wing Drone Demonstrations
Hot Air Balloon – On Display
Family and Friends Airplane Build (Build Tent)
Family Plane Flight (via Licensed Pilots)
Camp Attendees Show Off and Fly their Planes
Different Drone Flying Demonstrations
Multi Rotor Drone Demonstrations
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
3:00 PM End of Event
3:10 PM Hot Air Balloon Launch
Budget – Donations
Responsibility
Manufacturing Camp and Festival Event
Incoming Revenues Received at BCC TOTAL
Student Camp Registration: Self-Pay
Students ($50) 38 $ 1,750 $ 1,750
Mentor Sponsors: Level
Marsh Industries Mentor $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Zimmer Biomet Mentor $ 500 $ 500
Allied Machine & Engineeing Mentor $ 500 $ 500
Meteor Sealing Systems Mentor $ 500 $ 500
SUPERB Industries Mentor $ -
Provia Mentor $ 500 $ 500
Inca Pallets Mentor $ 500 $ 500
Kent State University Mentor $ 500 $ 500
Progressive Foam Mentor $ 750 $ 750
Dover Chemical Mentor $ 500 $ 500
Eleet Cryogenics, Inc. Platinum $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Outside Sponsors: Level
Gradall Industries 20 Student Sponsors $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Timken Platinum $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Boltaron Platinum $ 1,000 $ 1,000
County Commissioners (Personal) Friends of Mfg. $ 75 $ 75
Tusc CIC Friends of Mfg. $ -
Tusc Chamber of Commerce Platinum $ 1,000 $ 1,000
ED&FA $ -
EODA $ -
Material Handling Specialists Friends of Mfg. $ 250 $ 250
TOTAL INCOMING DOLLARS: $ 11,825 $ 11,825
Video – Manufacturing Camp (Kids)
Responsibility
Working Together, we CAN Connect Manufacturing with CTE
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