(Westport, IN) – The Decatur County School Corporation (DCCS) will launch its Industrial Integration Academy (IIA) this fall, and NiPro Pharmapacking Americas Corporation in Westport is one of the four partners.
“I am excited to showcase an alternate avenue for students that can outline company culture, benefits, opportunities, expectations, and potential career paths. Having manufacturers and DCCS work together to prepare eager students is something ideal to promote and expand on,” said Shane Miller, Plant Manager for Nipro. “Having an outlet within the community that develops talent is good for any business. For Nipro, we are excited to use this platform to tell our story while giving opportunities to local students to grow with us. We feel having personal involvement will bode well for our business in attracting the youth, in a historically tough time of retention/replacement.”
The partnership has included collaboration on lesson plans and overall objectives for the program.
The Economic Development Corporation of Greensburg/Decatur County (EDCGDC) says the county has a large presence in the state’s manufacturing makeup and with the assistance of local programs will continue to grow not only in employment numbers but also in skilled workforce.
EDCGDC adds, according to data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Manufacturing ranks first in total employment sectors, employing over 5,000 residents.
Nipro is considered a global leader in the medical and pharmaceutical supply chain, with over 60 plants and 240 sales offices.
Locally, they employ approximately 100 employees.
Interested DCCS students are encouraged to contact their guidance counselors this fall for more information about the program.
