MATC Matters

Machine Tool instructor Alden Colvin (right) has earned an award of certification from the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC). Ken Starkman (left), dean for the Manufacturing, Construction, Apprenticeship and Transportation Center, presented the credential to Alden this week.

Alden, best known as “JR” Colvin, attended a training session in Wausau and subsequently passed a national examination administered in Milwaukee. He is the first MATC instructor to receive the endorsement.

The Manufacturing Skills Standards Council is supported by hundreds of manufacturers across the US and has the unique mission to boost the productivity, innovation, and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers through standards based training, assessment and credentialing.

Madison Area Technical College is currently working with area high schools and manufacturers in an effort to certify entry level and incumbent workers. Despite current economic conditions highly skilled manufacturing workers are extremely valuable to Wisconsin’s workforce. To learn more about the MSSC visit www.msscusa.org.

Kenneth Starkman
Dean
Center for Construction, Manufacturing, Apprenticeship, and Transportation