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8/19/2009
Elite Mold & Engineering
Supports Macomb Community College to Receive
EDJT Grant Funding
Shelby Township, MI, Aug 19, 2009—Elite
Mold and Engineering, a leading provider of
plastic-injection molds and molded parts, has
been approved by the Michigan Economic
Development Corporation (MEDC) for inclusion in
the EDJT Pilot Program Grant. The approval is
for $20,000 to train 16 employees. Elite issued
a letter of support in October for Macomb
Community College to receive funding to provide
training to local companies.
The Economic Development Job Training (EDJT)
program seeks to ensure that Michigan has the
training resources to retain and attract smart
businesses and people. EDJT grants are funded by
the MEDC as part of the Manufacturing
Competitiveness Program (MCP), an initiative to
encourage collaboration between regional
employers.
“As we work to attract businesses and
investments to Michigan, our highly skilled and
adaptable workforce is a critical asset,”
Governor Granholm said. “Upgrading the skills of
our workers today will ensure Michigan
manufacturers continue to be competitive in a
21st century economy.” Strengthening Michigan’s
workforce is part of the plan, with job training
as one of the tools used to enhance Michigan’s
business-friendly climate.
“Elite has training needs that would not
otherwise be met without funding from a program
such as this one,” said President, Joe
Mandeville. Elite plans to train employees on
topics including: the ISO 13485 standard for the
medical industry, lean manufacturing, and
systematic molding processes. “We are proud to
support Macomb Community College and the State’s
initiative to keep manufacturing in Michigan
competitive.”
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