Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance

Alliance Roundtable: Prepare for Changes Concerning Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA) Join us to hear local experts Jacob Lynch and Tony Flaminio discuss the coming changes required of all Michigan businesses due to the Michigan Supreme Court ruling on the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA). ?? When: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 ? Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ?? Where: Pine Grove Country Club 1520 W Hughitt St., Iron Mountain, MI ?? RSVP by Thursday, January 1: bit.ly/ESTA-IWOWA Stay informed and prepared for these significant legal changes impacting your business!

Exciting News for Dickinson County Families! ???? The Dickinson area just gained a valuable new resource for childcare! Little Sprouts Childcare & Early Education Center is now open in Kingsford, providing high-quality, all-inclusive care for local families. With extended hours from 4:30 AM to 7:30 PM, a strong educational curriculum, and a commitment to nurturing every child, this new center is helping to meet the growing demand for childcare in our region. Read more about their journey and impact in the full article from The Daily News: https://lnkd.in/gRfNtMNW

Marketing & entrepreneurship may not seem like a Career & Technical Education area of study at first glance. However, the program offered through the DIISD Tech Center prepares students with an emphasis on employability skills and workplace communication for students interested in marketing and advertising. Students learn the fundamentals and 5 Ps of marketing - product, promotion, pricing, placement, and people - and apply what they learn at the Tech Center school store, The Market Place. Budding entrepreneurs will learn how products are developed, branded, and sold to businesses and consumers and how technology impacts the marketplace. Giving a solid foundation for starting a business. Students may earn 3 credits from Baker College. Learn more about shifting perceptions about skilled trade careers on our website -?www.daeda.org/shift. #ShiftCareers?#ProfessionalTradesCareers?#SkilledTradesCareers?#CTEMonth?#MiCareerTechEd Bay de Noc Community College

Today there is a huge demand for individuals specializing in mechatronics – connecting mechanical design to electronic control. The Mechatronics Program at the DIISD Tech Center is available for students interested in electrical and mechanical systems, offering up to 12 Bay College Credits and eligibility for the Dickinson-Iron Technical Early College program. State-of-the-art trainers instruct students on: ? Wiring electrical panels ? Aligning mechanical systems with motors, shafts, belts, chains, and gears ? Setting up and operating pneumatic and hydraulic systems ? Wiring and conduit for power distribution ? Programming programmable logic controllers and FANUC Robots ? Designing and cutting on computerized CNC machines ? Blueprint reading In addition to hands-on training, students have the opportunity to visit local industries to see this career path in action. Learn more about shifting perceptions about skilled trade careers on our website -?www.daeda.org/shift. #ShiftCareers?#ProfessionalTradesCareers?#SkilledTradesCareers?#CTEMonth?#MICareerTechEd Bay de Noc Community College

Today there is a huge demand for individuals specializing in mechatronics – connecting mechanical design to electronic control. The Mechatronics Program at the DIISD Tech Center is available for students interested in electrical and mechanical systems, offering up to 12 Bay College Credits and eligibility for the Dickinson-Iron Technical Early College program. State-of-the-art trainers instruct students on: ? Wiring electrical panels ? Aligning mechanical systems with motors, shafts, belts, chains, and gears ? Setting up and operating pneumatic and hydraulic systems ? Wiring and conduit for power distribution ? Programming programmable logic controllers and FANUC Robots ? Designing and cutting on computerized CNC machines ? Blueprint reading In addition to hands-on training, students have the opportunity to visit local industries to see this career path in action. Learn more about shifting perceptions about skilled trade careers on our website -?www.daeda.org/shift. #ShiftCareers?#ProfessionalTradesCareers?#SkilledTradesCareers?#CTEMonth?#MICareerTechEd Bay de Noc Community College

Hands-on experience in healthcare settings through Career & Technical Education, work-based learning, and clinical experiences provides students with real-world experience on what it is like working in the healthcare industry. Students in the Health Occupations program through the DIISD Tech Center can earn up to 4 Bay College Credits. They can also take advantage of dual enrollment with Bay or the Dickinson-Iron Technical Early College program in Certified Medical Assistant. The health occupation blocks teach students: ???Medical ethics ???Safety ???Asepsis ?? Body structure and function ???Assessment ???Vital Signs ???Communication ???Emergency procedures, including CPR certification ???Transporting/transferring/ambulating, positioning ???Nutrition ?? Hygiene/personal care/comfort ???Basic medical terminology ???Medical math The program sets students up for entry-level employment in healthcare and college programs. Learn more about shifting perceptions about skilled trade careers on our website -?www.daeda.org/shift. #ShiftCareers?#ProfessionalTradesCareers?#SkilledTradesCareers?#CTEMonth?#MICareerTechEd

Applying artistic talent to technology opens doors to many modern career opportunities in our digital-first world. The Graphic Communication program at the DIISD Tech Center gives students hands-on experience designing advertisements, logos, brochures, and more. They also learn to edit photographs to be used as standalone images or incorporated into designs. In addition to hands-on learning, students gain experience working on projects with area businesses and organizations. Up to 8 Bay College Credits are available to students completing these programs. Learn more about shifting perceptions about skilled trade careers on our website -?www.daeda.org/shift. #ShiftCareers?#ProfessionalTradesCareers?#SkilledTradesCareers?#CTEMonth?#MICareerTechEd Bay de Noc Community College

From game programming to cybersecurity and networking, demand for careers in computer networking and programming will continue to grow. The DIISD Tech Center offers both Computer Programming and Computer Networking & Security programs. Computer Programming gives students hands-on experience coding with C++ and C# formats, the two most popular programming languages in the game programming industry. This course prepares students for acquiring certifications such as CLA: C Programming Language Certified Associate, CPA: C++ Certified Associate Programmer, and CPP: C++ Certified Professional Programmer. Computer Networking & Security I introduce students to computer concepts such as personal computer hardware and software, Internet, security, networks and ethics, computer technology for professional and personal use, and configuring a standalone or networked computer for reliability and security. Computer Networking & Security II is a vendor-neutral certification where students learn to describe the features and functions of networking components as well as installing, configuring, and troubleshooting basic networking hardware, protocols, and services. These information technology programs qualify for the DIISD Technical Early College program, and students can earn up to 16 Bay College Credits in the networking & security program and 4 credits in programming. Learn more about shifting perceptions about skilled trade careers on our website -?www.daeda.org/shift. #ShiftCareers?#ProfessionalTradesCareers?#SkilledTradesCareers?#CTEMonth?#MiCareerTechEd Bay de Noc Community College

Welding is an in-demand skilled trade career path by the major employers in the Dickinson area. Area high schools’ students access the skills needed through the DIISD Tech Center. Welding Technologies is one of the Career & Technical Education courses through the Tech Center eligible for the Dickinson-Iron Technical Early College program with Bay College West. Students can earn up to 8 Bay College Credits while in high school. The program prepares students for entry-level jobs or community or technical college participation. The self-paced instructional format allows students to progress at their own speed while learning: ? ?Safety ??Cutting ?? Bending steel ?? Shielded metal ARC welding ?? Gas metal ARC welding (wire feed) ?? Gas tungsten ARC welding (TIG) ?? ?Oxyacetylene torch cutting ?? Project layout and construction ?? ?Daily maintenance of shop and equipment ?? ?Employability skills Learn more about shifting perceptions about skilled trade careers on our website -?www.daeda.org/shift. #ShiftCareers?#ProfessionalTradesCareers?#SkilledTradesCareers?#CTEMonth?#MICareerTechEd

Hands-on experience is a significant component of Career & Technical Education. The Automotive Technology program offered to high school students through the Dickinson-Iron ISD Tech Center provides a general understanding and knowledge of: ???Engine repair ???Engine performance ???Suspension and steering ???Electrical systems ???Automatic transmission and transaxle ???Manual drive transmission ???Heating and air condition ???Brakes Students also learn shop and personal safety, tools and equipment, preparing vehicles for service, and workplace employability skills. The program follows the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation's Maintenance and Light Repair standards. Learn more about shifting perceptions about skilled trade careers on our website –?www.daeda.org/shift. #ShiftCareers?#ProfessionalTradesCareers?#SkilledTradesCareers?#CTEMonth?#MiCareerTechEd Bay de Noc Community College