{"id":50236,"date":"2023-02-21T06:48:33","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T11:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/?p=50236"},"modified":"2023-02-21T06:48:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T11:48:33","slug":"melissa-himes-named-director-of-dream-it-do-it-wny-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/melissa-himes-named-director-of-dream-it-do-it-wny-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Melissa Himes Named Director of Dream It Do It WNY Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dream It Do It WNY Director Melissa Himes looks in on welding class<\/p><\/div>\n

The Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier<\/strong> has announced the hiring of Melissa Himes<\/strong> as the Director of the Dream It Do It Western New York<\/strong> program.<\/p>\n

Himes has 16 years of experience working in manufacturing and 23 years of experience in human resources. She replaces former Director Francine Rondenell<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

MAST Executive Director Todd Tranum<\/strong> said Francine took a position with a partner organization, where she will be providing training to help individuals who are entering or re-entering the workforce.<\/p>\n

Tranum said in a statement that Melissa Himes had previously been involved with the Dream It Do It program during her time working in manufacturing and has been involved in several other programs including P-TECH<\/strong> (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) in Dunkirk and the Chautauqua County Education Coalition<\/strong>.
\nDream It Do It Western New York, an initiative of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, has a mission to increase the skilled workforce pipeline entering manufacturing careers.<\/p>\n

Himes will oversee implementation of a variety of DIDI programming such as the annual STEM Wars event, technology tours that connect local students to local manufacturing, engagement with teachers and counselors to facilitate an understanding of manufacturing careers, girls in manufacturing programs introducing more young women to manufacturing career opportunities, manufacturing camps and a variety of other initiatives.<\/p>\n

DIDI Chautauqua County is seeking volunteers from industry, schools, and the community. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Melissa Himes at mhimes@didiwny.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Dream It Do It, visit www.didiwny.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier has announced the hiring of Melissa Himes as the Director of the Dream It Do It Western New York program. Himes has 16 years of experience working in manufacturing and 23 years of experience in human resources. She replaces former Director Francine Rondenell. 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