SCEDF to host Manufacturer’s Day for Middle School Students, Honor Industry of the Year at Luncheon

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Knox, Ind. – The Starke County Economic Development Foundation will celebrate manufacturing with a few upcoming events. The first is a job fair, cosponsored with WorkOne. It will take place Wednesday, October 5 from 4 until 7 p.m. CDT at the Knox High School All-Purpose Room. Several local manufacturers will be on hand to discuss career opportunities in Starke and surrounding counties. Job seekers can enter through door 12H on the east side of the high school, which is located at #1 Redskin Trail in Knox.

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Costs Increase As More Items Added to Knox High School Vocational Wing Proposal

Rendering of Knox High School’s proposed vocational wing entrance (image from Moake Park Architectural Group presented during Tuesday’s school board meeting)

Knox High School’s vocational wing proposal has gotten bigger and more expensive. The addition has grown from 10,000 to about 14,500 square feet, according to updated plans presented by Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart to the school board Tuesday, with the projected cost going from $2.5 to $3.89 million.

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Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch Visits AREM Lab at Knox Middle School

Instructor Bob Gregor, Lt. Gov Crouch, Students Explaining a Demonstration

Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch got a behind the scenes look at the newest program offered by the SCILL Center. Crouch had a chance to speak with instructors and students about the Automation, Robotics and Equipment Maintenance (AREM) classroom and lab.

Director Ron Gifford explained that this specific program is now in its second year. He mentioned that the program is not only available to high school students, it is also open to adults looking to improve their skills in order to obtain more meaningful employment.

Through OCRA and Department of Education grants as well as contributions from the city of Plymouth and city of Knox, SCILL was able to purchase all the necessary equipment for a total cost of approximately $450,000. Continue reading

Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor is Visiting the SCILL Lab at Knox Middle School Today

Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch will be making a stop in Starke County today.

This afternoon, Crouch will be visiting the SCILL Automation, Robotics and Equipment Maintenance Lab at Knox Middle School. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok will also be in attendance.

According to Communication Specialist Jessica Baker, the lab is the result of a grant received from The Office of Community and Rural Affairs, which is overseen by Lieutenant Governor Crouch. Baker explained that the OCRA grant was for $250,000 with a match of $118,277. Continue reading