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to take student learning outside of the classroom, especially within Career and Technical Education [CTE]. Much of CTE is focused on acquiring new technical skills and being able to think critically through every step to complete a manufacturing product or job. One of the best ways to accomplish this objective is by having students experience the workplace first-hand. The students commented on how open and positive the entire Acco family was during their visit. Students were impressed that they were able to witness a live daily management meeting knowing that one day, it could be them providing a report and participating in problem solving decisions.” Less than a mile separates York Tech


and Acco but, as Wolfe said, there is a long way to go to reverse the trend that sees a workforce on the verge of retirement. “Like many industrial businesses, she explained, “we are competing for the young talent that is passionate about manufacturing and might consider a career with us. We have created a culture and work environment to attract that talent and our intent is to showcase it.”


Rogers responded: “York Tech was


honored and excited to receive an invitation to visit such a professional company like Acco that has historical ties to York County. It was an excellent opportunity and rewarding experience for our students to see manufacturing in action and to gain a stronger appreciation of local manufacturing and the career opportunities that exist in our community.” Wolfe continued: “It is extremely


important to promote trades and skills that are relevant to the technology segment for the U.S. to compete in the global marketplace. These programs and the students that are committing to them are essential for the next generation of high performing businesses in the country.” The York Tech students, who were


joined by three school administrators, are all studying computer numerical control (CNC), the automated control of machining tools. Fittingly, one of many Acco employees that they had an opportunity to engage with during the day was Patrick Gallagher, a CNC operator. A varied career recently saw him ply


his trade in a Harley Davidson machine shop where he was sponsored to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering, before latterly joining Acco. Gallagher was part of the “CNC Through CEO” panel in the afternoon, which featured a welder, sales professionals, senior management, and Wolfe herself. Rogers hailed Acco’s “amazing” team


and cited access to employees as a standout feature of the day. “Acco made an investment in our students that has left an everlasting, positive impact on each of their futures,” he said. Joseph Lang, Grade 10, commented: “We were really impressed with the new management of the company and how focused they are on lean manufacturing. That is something that Mr. Jamison, our teacher, frequently references in our program.” Owen Bollinger, also Grade 10, said: “The horizontal machining center was very impressive. The size of the machine was so large; we did not know something like that existed,” while Lang went on to capture the spirit of the day: “I liked how they were interested in us and they sincerely wanted to


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