Collaborative Series: HUHS & Mantz Automation

Responsibility (noun);

responsibilities (plural noun)

1. the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone:

"a true leader takes responsibility for their team and helps them achieve goals"

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We spend a lot of time these days complaining about the lack of talent coming into the trades. Where are the farm kids? What is the high school doing to fix this problem? Do they even know all the opportunity just waiting for them? All of the trades have seen the same problems, our Tool and Die trade is one of the hardest hit. While the problems are many, the solutions have proven to be more elusive.

So far many have gone the route of cheerleading. My trade is great they say. Come to our shop and we will give you things…These short term feelgood statements are mildly successful at attracting the attention of some, but the problem continues. Fresh ideas are needed. Current leaders of today have a responsibility to hand off our trade to the next generation. We must take that duty seriously.

Mantz Automation is leading the way by teaming with Hartford Union High School in a new twist to an old idea. Immersion. Just like learning a new language is easier when you are immersed in the culture. Learning about a trade is best done the same way. Mantz Automation will offer a chance to feel the pride of a job well done. Mistakes will be made, and solutions will be found. The path may get altered but we will finish together.

Over the next semester our Designers, Machinists, Toolmakers, Project Managers and Molding techs will accompany a class of HUHS students through a design and build project. Mantz Automation and its current employees are committed to our responsibility to pay it forward with this special program.

Stay connected to follow our progress.