SEMMA associate and energy partner Leading Edge Energy have continued to work with members to identify potential savings on their energy bill. To read the latest manufacturer case study, click here. Sales Manager Ewen Beard reached out to manufacturer Alpha Detroit – heat treatment specialists – to offer advice on how to reduce their electricity… Read More →
Many businesses are feeling the pinch of the current labour shortage, but for those in the manufacturing sector, a lack of skilled welders has been an increasing issue for decades. In response to direct feedback from industry, the South East Melbourne Manufacturer’s Alliance (SEMMA) branched out from its advocacy role to directly respond to local… Read More →
On Friday 1 April, SEMMA attended a Mini Careers Expo hosted by Empowered Women in Trades at Box Hill Institute (Lilydale), promoting our industry-led Welding Skills Short Course and career pathways in manufacturing. Just 3% of tradies are women, which is why female cohorts are one of our four target groups eligible for our welding… Read More →
SEMMA are helping manufacturers save on their bottom line by addressing a consistent area of big spend – energy. Our members can access a free evaluation with our partner Leading Edge Energy which can result in significant savings regardless of their contract, or whether they have an existing broker. In the case of our manufacturing… Read More →
On Thursday 24 March, SEMMA were invited to host a visit by the Federal Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, Stuart Robert MP. SEMMA President Peter Angelico, SEMMA CEO Vonda Fenwick, SEMMA Secretary Sandra George and a number of SEMMA Members met with Stuart Robert MP and the Federal Liberal candidate… Read More →
Learn in-demand skills and enter an exciting, long-term career with local industries with the SEMMA Welding Skills Short Course! This free 150-hour course commenced in February 2022 in Dandenong South with multiple intakes scheduled over the year. Students who successfully complete the course will be placed into guaranteed full-time work with a local manufacturer.… Read More →
This week, students had the opportunity to meet with potential employers from SEMMA’s manufacturing member base. During this informal networking session, students were able to learn about the requirements of different manufacturers and demonstrate their skills on the welding simulator. All guests were invited to try their hand at the simulator under the expert… Read More →
On 24 February 2022, SEMMA collaborated with Victorian charity HALT to help inform businesses about their free mental health talks designed specificity for industry. Co-Founder Jeremy Forbes and Project Worker Amanda Porritt delivered a fascinating overview on HALT and how they help raise mental health awareness amongst tradesman and industry workers, giving them the… Read More →
SEMMA Member SPEE3D was recently named the inaugural winner of the Award for Expeditionary & Tactical 3D Printing Excellence at the US Defence Strategies Institute (DSI)’s 6th Military Additive Manufacturing Summit. The 2022 Summit focused on advancements made in the Additive Manufacturing space, as well as how the US Department of Defence is working to quickly integrate… Read More →
SEMMA’s inaugural welding class have moved from theory to practical. After building their skills on the welding simulator, they are now welding independently and practicing clean joins. This short course will equip participants to perform the work of “Class 2 Welders” – sufficient to meet over an estimated 70% of welding tasks required by… Read More →
