CoorsTek Academy

CoorsTek is a prominent global manufacturer of technical ceramics, focusing on innovative materials for essential industries. In 2021, we established the CoorsTek Academy, an initiative that aims to fill critical manufacturing positions, develop career pathways for diverse learners, and enhance job readiness, ultimately fostering regional partnerships to create a capable workforce for the future. The Academy facilities serve as a dedicated training hub, providing a collaborative environment for developing advanced manufacturing skills among CoorsTek team members worldwide.

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We are pleased to announce the opening of the CoorsTek Academy Advanced Manufacturing Training Center in Golden, Colorado. Through Opportunity Now Colorado – an $85 million grant program from the State of Colorado – we collaborate with educational institutions and industry partners to address workforce needs in the state by offering hands-on training at CoorsTek Academy. The Advanced Manufacturing Training Center represents a significant milestone in our vision, offering an innovative environment where both CoorsTek employees and industry/education partners can push the boundaries of their technical expertise. The key components of the programs at the new center include technical skill development and manufacturing skills training. Current and future offerings include:

FOUNDATIONAL

CoorsTek Train-the-Trainer

LEADERSHIP

Supervisor Foundations

Coaching Foundations

Leadership X-Factor

TECHNICAL

Measurement and Drawing Basics

Forklift Experience and Certification

LOTOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out)

Preventative Maintenance - Lubricants

Maintenance Electrical

Maintenance Hydraulics

Introduction to PLCs

Dry Press Set Up 1

CNC Machining

CoorsTek launches manufacturing training center for regional workforce development; Golden Transcript

Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: CoorsTek Launches Advanced Manufacturing Academy in Colorado; CoorsTek News Release

Industry, Education, and Community Opportunities

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CoorsTek, like many manufacturing employers, faces severe talent and skill shortages. Despite the presence of manufacturing training programs, enrollment levels do not meet employer demand. We are working to meet key talent needs in Colorado by incentivizing collaboration between industry, education, and community partners.

Deep regional collaborations are vital for creating talent ecosystems that meet industry needs and develop a future workforce. Investing in skill development is necessary to address training, education, and an aging workforce, ensuring long-term careers and wage growth.

You can download more detailed information about how CoorsTek Academy plans to collaborate with Industry, Education, and Community partners here: