10.10.17
PPG on Tuesday held an educational event at its Oakwood facility for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students at Flowery Branch High School. The event is part of PPG’s efforts around National Manufacturing Day, an initiative organized by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) that aims to address the skilled labor shortage, connect with future generations of manufacturers and ensure the ongoing success of the manufacturing industry.
PPG’s facility employs more than 85 people and manufactures well-known architectural paints, including GLIDDEN paint and the PPG PAINTS brand. Employees toured the facility with students and discussed the importance of STEM education and vocational training for manufacturing in Georgia and as a potential career.
“After a great National Manufacturing Day event last year, we plan to provide an inside look at our manufacturing facility and engage with the students to have a deep discussion of the real-world uses for STEM education in the hope that it will spark students’ interest in the manufacturing industry,” Alexander George, PPG plant manager, Oakwood, said before the event.
George serves on the Hall County WBL (Work-Based Learning) Advisory Committee and previously served on the advisory committee of the Flowery Branch High School STEM program. PPG and the PPG Foundation place an emphasis on supporting STEM programs around the country.
PPG’s facility employs more than 85 people and manufactures well-known architectural paints, including GLIDDEN paint and the PPG PAINTS brand. Employees toured the facility with students and discussed the importance of STEM education and vocational training for manufacturing in Georgia and as a potential career.
“After a great National Manufacturing Day event last year, we plan to provide an inside look at our manufacturing facility and engage with the students to have a deep discussion of the real-world uses for STEM education in the hope that it will spark students’ interest in the manufacturing industry,” Alexander George, PPG plant manager, Oakwood, said before the event.
George serves on the Hall County WBL (Work-Based Learning) Advisory Committee and previously served on the advisory committee of the Flowery Branch High School STEM program. PPG and the PPG Foundation place an emphasis on supporting STEM programs around the country.
