Samuel Pressure Vessel Group named 2022 Soar Higher Partner
NWTC ’ s Soar Higher Partner award is an annual recognition honoring an industry partner championing technical education , giving back to the community , and living the College ’ s values . As a long-time partner of NWTC , Samuel Pressure Vessel Group ( SPVG ) continuously contracts with the College for workforce training and education ; sponsors summer camps , community events , and high school student development ; and serves as a role model for businesses living the values that drive NWTC ’ s work .
Promoting lifelong learning and championing technical education
Getting hands-on experience in high school is a rare occurrence for many teens , but at SPVG , it is a reality . Through a collaboration with local high schools and NWTC , SPVG hires students to work part-time at their facility and covers the cost for them to enroll in college credentials related to their work . This innovative and collaborative process allows young adults to explore opportunities before graduating and gives them a jump-start to gaining the skills necessary for a successful career .
In addition to creating pathways into skilled careers and higher education for high school students , Samuel Pressure Vessel Group regularly invests in its workforce . Five years ago , SPVG applied for its first Workforce Advancement Training grant through the Wisconsin Technical College System , partnering with NWTC to train welders . Now , because of that training and continuous improvement in the onboarding process , their conversion rate for welder advancement has more than doubled .
Giving back to the community and living the College ’ s values
Employees describe SPVG as having a “ family-like feel ,” even though it is part of a large multinational corporation , and they take their responsibility to the community seriously . Sponsoring community events and youth camps , devoting time and resources to high school education and recruitment , and using their manufacturing abilities to create unique metal fire rings and gifts for hundreds of auctions throughout the Marinette , Menominee , and Peshtigo communities are just a few ways they give back .
“ Employers break down barriers for their community through involvement and engagement ,” said Mark Callow , operations manager at SPVG . “ We want to remove the competitor mentality and focus on how we can be good neighbors , good corporate partners , and help our community grow together with our fellow businesses .”
SPVG believes in being part of the community , not just in it , and it shows in its commitment to uplifting both its workforce and region .
We want to remove the competitor mentality and focus on how we can be good neighbors , good corporate partners , and help our community grow together with our fellow businesses .
Mark Callow
Operations Manager , SPVG
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