Purdue, Vincennes universities to train laid-off RV workers

Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly

Purdue and Vincennes universities are offering technical training to laid-off recreational vehicle workers.

The Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center, administered by Purdue, is working with Vincennes University and The Apprentice Academy to offer technical training and advanced manufacturing instruction to RV and other laid off workers in Elkhart, Knox, Nappanee, Plymouth, Rochester, South Bend, Warsaw and surrounding communities, Purdue University said in a statement. Workers can learn new trades, such as precision metalworking, welding and industrial maintenance through the training.

Workers can enroll through June 30, and classes will take 10 to 12 weeks to complete. The training is funded by $13 million in state and federal grants. Classes will be limited to 10 to 20 students and the training will apply to jobs in high demand, Apprentice Academy Director Suzanne Wheeler said in the statement.

Funds also are available to people outside of the RV industry. For more information about the training program, contact the Apprentice Academy at (574) 234-5918, or e-mail Wheeler at Suzanne@taain.org.