Meeting Date: April 12, 2016
The Indianapolis ASQ Section and Vincennes University invite you to attend a tour of the new Gene Haas Training and Education Center located in Lebanon IN and learn about the Vincennes University intensive training programs in Industrial Maintenance, CNC Machining and Industrial Dimensional Metrology. This new 22,000 sq. ft. state of the art facility contains Amatrol Industrial Maintenance trainers, HAAS mills and lathes and an extensive collection of Mitutoyo CMMs and inspection instruments and is also home to the Haas Factory Outlet – Midwest.
Event Information:
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to hear from the Vincennes University Business and Industry staff about the training programs and the success of the CNC Machinist NOW program. Learn about how the 600 contact hour programs prepare participants for employment in Industrial Maintenance, CNC Machining or Industrial Dimensional Metrology in a 15 week time period. These programs target Veterans, older displaced workers and incumbent workers needing skill building in a short time period. You will also learn about funding options to allow the participants to graduate from the program with little to no student loan debt and about how the University works with industry partners to assure graduate placement. See demonstrations on the equipment and learn how these programs can raise the level of your skilled employees. For more information about the HTEC programs and the VU campus and Lebanon facility go to:
http://www.htecnetwork.org/member_info.cfm?member=1007
http://www.vuhtec.org/index.cfm
Location:
Gene Haas Training and Education Center
316 N. Mt. Zion Road
Lebanon, IN 46052
Meeting Agenda:
5:30 – 6:00 PM Check In – refreshments will be available
6:00 PM Presentation by Vincennes University
6:30 PM Facility tour and demonstrations
8:00 PM Event concludes
Fee: Free
Special Instructions:
The facility is located at Exit 140 from Interstate 65 in Lebanon IN. After exiting I65, travel West on Indiana 32 to the second stop light at Garrofolo Blvd. Turn left and follow Garrofolo Blvd which will merge with Mt. Zion Road. Continue on Mt. Zion Rd for approximately one quarter mile. The building address is 316 N. Mt. Zion Rd. It is a blue and grey building across from the Holiday Inn Express.
Park in the lot and enter at the north door. No special personal protective equipment is required.
The presentations will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Cell phones or cameras are allowed on the tour.