MOC Training Opportunities
The UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center, as part of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, offers public workshops and on-site employee training. If you’re interested in scheduling on-site training for your organization, please contact moc@uwstout.edu.
Lean Legos Simulation
Join our Lean Lego simulation and experience hands-on learning like never before. Teams will build Lego airplanes, applying Lean principles to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. Perfect for fostering teamwork, creativity, and practical understanding of Lean methodologies.
Participants will:
- Interactive Learning: Engage with Lean concepts through practical activities.
- Team Building: Enhance collaboration and communication skills.
- Real-World Application: Apply Lean principles in a fun, risk-free environment.
- Immediate Feedback: Gain insights and improve processes on the spot.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to transform your team's approach to Lean principles!
Workshop Format:
May 7, 2025 | May 20, 2025 |
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training
This course will provide a detailed review of the ISO 9001:2015 standard requirements and the proof that should be available to the auditor. Attendees will perform practiced audits using an organization’s department documentation to learn how to audit, be audited and record the results, and will leave with true-to-life auditing experience.
Included in your registration:
- Seminar instruction
- Program materials
- Morning & afternoon refreshments
* Participants must have a copy of the ISO 9001:2015 standard for this training.
Workshop Format
June 23-24, 2025 | October 27-28, 2025 |
For more information and to register, visit: https://cvent.me/NgaWDM
Lean Series
Participants will complete five full-day workshops that include hands-on simulations and individual project mentoring by a UW-Stout MOC project manager. Following these initial sessions, mentors will help coordinate an on-site lean project. In the final, sixth session, each project is presented to peers and lean experts to gain valuable feedback and insights for future lean implementation at your company.
Following the training, participants will have demonstrated the ability to employ applied knowledge to real-world situations and are ready to lead their company through ongoing improvements that directly affect the bottom line. Are you ready to improve? Move your company forward with lean continuous improvement.
Registration coming soon.
Workshop Format
Session 1 | Principles of Lean | 8 AM - 4 PM | July 22, 2025 | Eau Claire, WI
Session 2 | Value Stream Mapping & Cellular Flow | 8 AM - 4 PM | July 29, 2025 | Eau Claire, WI
Session 3 | Leading a Lean Culture | 8 AM - 4 PM | August 5, 2025 | Eau Claire, WI
Session 4 | The 5S System and Quick Changeover | 8 AM - 4 PM | August 12, 2025 | Eau Claire, WI
Session 5 | Total productive Maintenance (TPM) & Project Design | 8 AM - 4 PM | August 19, 2025 | Eau Claire, WI
Session 6 | Project Report Out/Peer Review | 8 AM - 4 PM | September 16, 2025 | Eau Claire, WI
ExporTech™
ExporTech™ is the only national export assistance program that offers a structured, yet customizable, process that guides companies through every aspect of export growth. At the completion of the program, each company will have developed its own international growth plan and accelerated export sales process.
ExporTech™ was designed specifically for manufacturers who need innovative ways to grow, and see international sales as part of the answer. The program provides executive leaders with a systematic approach for entering or expanding in global markets.
What can ExporTech™ do for me?
- Provide your company with a systematic process for entering or expanding in global markets
- Connect you with the best international business experts in the region
- Assist you in developing a peer-reviewed export growth plan in 12 weeks
- Generate measurable results for committed C-level participants
- Involve a unique combination of innovative group sessions and individualized coaching
Workshop Format
| July 16, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Chippewa Valley | August 20, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Chippewa Valley | October 1, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Chippewa Valley |
Learn more and apply at: www.uwstout.edu/exportech
2025 Events & Webinars
May | June | July
| August |
Event Request
Looking for a specific workshop or training? Submit an event request and we’ll reach out to you to gather more information.
Growth
Information Security
Leadership Development
| Lean Manufacturing
Quality Standards
Training Within Industry
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Workshop Cancellation Policy
Substitutions & Cancellations: Substitutions may be made prior to the start of the program.
Cancelation of registration completed more than 10 business days prior to the program start will receive a full refund. Any cancelation within 10 business days will forfeit a $30.00 processing fee.
For more information, contact MOC at moc@uwstout.edu.
