Craftsman With Character Course

The "Craftsman With Character" Course

As our shop has grown, it has been ever more difficult to find skilled machinists who also meet our high standards for their soft skills. Thus, we have decided to intervene at the high school level and partner with the local Tech Ed Department, fashioning a unique course called "Craftsman With Character." Our hope is that a few students will emerge who want to become part of our high quality team.
     The curriculum fits a 16-week semester and is taught each weekday at our facility for 90 minutes. It includes (1) a somewhat traditional classroom segment, (2) job shadowing, with mentor relationships, and (3) self-reflection through the use of a personal journal. Eighty percent of the students' time is spent in the shop with mentors, and twenty percent is spent in our make-shift classroom.
     A key feature of the curriculum is the Craftsman's Code.
     To learn more about this course, feel free to contact its creator, Dave Hataj (pronounced HAY-tag), by asking for him at 608-884-9445 or e-mailing him at info@edgertongear.com.

Course Outline

Edgerton Gear, Inc.
20 Gear Drive
Edgerton, WI 53534

Phone: 608-884-9445
Fax: 608-884-3862
Email: info@edgertongear.com