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• RCBI names Chris Figgatt Employee of the Month
  

  March 3, 2010

  Christopher H. Figgatt of Hurricane has been selected as Employee of the Month for February at the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing, RCBI Director and CEO Charlotte Weber announced. View Article >>

• RCBI Machinist Technology Program receives national re-accreditation
  

  March 3, 2010

  The Machinist Technology Program offered by the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI) at its Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centers in Bridgeport and Rocket Center has received re-accreditation from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). View Article >>

• RCBI helps company rebound from major fire
  

  March 2, 2010

  Despite a devastating fire last Oct. 30 that destroyed its building, equipment and inventory, a local company, Industrial Components, is still in business – and doing nicely, thank you. View Article >>

• RCBI addresses shortage of welders across Tri-State
  

  February 22, 2010

  In its ongoing efforts to enhance the pool of skilled workers available to industry, the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI) is joining forces with Cabell County Career Technology Center (CCCTC) to offer evening welding classes to the Tri-State Area. View Article >>

• RCBI names Tracy McDowell Employee of the Month
  

  February 3, 2010

  Tracy McDowell of Huntington has been selected as Employee of the Month for January at the Robert C. Bryd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing, RCBI Director and CEO Charlotte Weber announced. View Article >>

• The sky’s no limit for skilled workers
  

  January 27, 2010

  “In tough economic times with high unemployment and the loss of jobs, it is difficult to focus on workforce skills development. In reality we have no better time. …. True economic reform means not only righting our economic ship but also pursuing the strategies that will ensure we maintain our competitiveness – our manufacturing competitiveness – into the future.” View Article >>

• FUTURE WELDERS GET HANDS-ON TRAINING
  

  January 26, 2010

  Responding to a shortage of skilled welders, the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI) and the United Technical Center (UTC) are partnering to offer a new evening class for prospective welders View Article >>

• Kathryn Stanley named to RCBI Workforce Development post
  

  January 25, 2010

  Kathryn L. Stanley of West Union, W.Va. (Doddridge County), has been appointed a Workforce Development Recruiter for the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing, RCBI Director and CEO Charlotte Weber announced. View Article >>