From left, Orion Energy Systems Executive Vice President Michael J. Potts, Department of Workforce Development Secretary Roberta Gassman and Lakeshore Technical College President Mike Lanser hold a grant check for Bay Area Workforce Development Board at a recent grant award ceremony. Orion is receiving a portion of the grant funds for employee training through LTC.

CLEVELAND, WI–

Orion Energy Systems has received a grant for employee training through Lakeshore Technical College.

The grant was announced at an Emerging Industries Skills Partnership ceremony at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay. The grant is part of a larger fund request made by Bay Area Workforce Development Board.

Department of Workforce Development Secretary Roberta Gassman announced the grant as part of Governor Jim Doyle’s Grow Wisconsin – The Next Steps initiative for strengthening the economy.

Orion will receive a $37,596 grant to which the company will add an additional investment to complete training for its workers. LTC will work with Orion to develop a training model to increase company productivity by fostering employee creativity and innovation. Class topics will include computer skills and supervisory and leadership training.

“Our company has always felt strongly about bringing jobs back to Wisconsin and keeping them here,” said Orion Executive Vice President Michael J. Potts. “A very important factor in achieving either of these is continuing education for our workforce because the skills gained will translate into continuing improvement in products, productivity and leadership.

“We are very appreciative to have received the grant and look forward to working with LTC in this endeavor.”

Orion is a leading power technology enterprise that designs, manufactures and implements energy management systems. The systems consist primarily of high performance, energy efficient lighting systems and controls and related services for commercial and industrial customers. For more information, visit www.oriones.com.

LTC offers on- and off-campus custom-designed training to area businesses through its Workforce Solutions department. The training targets employee productivity, and topics include computer software, industrial, public safety, quality management, and work skills. For more information, go to www.gotoltc.edu/businessindustry.

About Lakeshore Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College is a leading provider of technical education offering 100 career programs including associate degrees, technical diplomas, technical certificates, and apprenticeship programs. In addition, LTC offers distance learning, customized training to business and industry, and continuing educational opportunities.

Serving a 200,500-resident population in east central Wisconsin, LTC operates a main campus in Cleveland; additional learning sites at LTC Manitowoc and LTC Sheboygan; outreach centers at area high schools in Kiel, Mishicot, Plymouth, Random Lake, Reedsville, and Two Rivers; and 27 distance learning sites. LTC’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the economy by preparing a workforce that is skilled, diverse and flexible. On average, 79% of LTC graduates work in the LTC District which includes Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties, and parts of Calumet and Ozaukee Counties. Visit LTC at: gotoltc.edu.