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Indium Corporation Receives Business/Industry Partnership Award by NYCCT
November 6, 2024 | Indium CorporationEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Indium Corporation is honored to announce that it has been awarded the Edward J. Pawenski Business/Industry Partnership Award by the New York Community College Trustees (NYCCT). The award was presented during a ceremony held at the Saratoga Casino Hotel on Saturday, October 5th. Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Dawn Roller, graciously accepted the award on behalf of the company.
The award recognizes the unique and impactful partnership between Indium Corporation and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in supporting worker training and retraining programs. It is given to a nominee who actively supports economic development and the community college mission in New York and the United States.
“We are deeply grateful for our partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College,” said Roller. “Through our collaboration, we’ve been able to offer programs ranging from apprenticeships to specialized certification and degree programs, as well as customized training classes that cater to the diverse needs of our workforce, helping strengthen both our company and the region. We look forward to continuing our work together to build opportunities and strengthen our community.”
This recognition underscores Indium Corporation’s ongoing commitment to fostering education and workforce development within the region. By collaborating with institutions like MVCC, Indium Corporation remains dedicated to empowering employees, enhancing skills, and contributing to the long-term growth and vitality of the local economy. The company is proud to be part of initiatives that create lasting, positive impacts on both the industry and the community.
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Jabil Commits $1.1M to Strengthen Manufacturing Talent Pipeline
03/23/2026 | JabilJabil Inc., a global engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions provider, announced it will donate a total of $1.1 million over three years to St. Petersburg College (SPC) to support the development of the College’s advanced manufacturing training programs.
One World, One Industry: Attending APEX EXPO 2026 Critical for Electronics Manufacturing Leaders
02/20/2026 | John Mitchell -- Column: One World, One IndustryAPEX EXPO is where the electronics industry convenes, highlights, and demos the current and future of electronics. It’s a must-attend event. As technology is increasingly more complex and supply chains shift and require agility, APEX EXPO is the forum where technicians, designers, engineers, procurement specialists, and C-suite leaders come together to see cutting-edge systems and technologies and build valuable partnerships.
ICTC Joins SMTA to Advance Collaboration, Knowledge Sharing, and Electronics Manufacturing Excellence
01/22/2026 | ICTCInterconnect Cable Technologies Corporation (ICTC), a global contract manufacturer specializing in high-reliability electronic assemblies, cable and wire harnesses, PCB assemblies, and turnkey box builds, is proud to announce its new membership in the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA).
Industry Icon Walt Custer Passes Away
09/02/2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamWe regret to announce that Walt Custer passed away on Aug. 30, 2025. Walt’s son, Jonathan, shared the following: I am in complete shock that my dad, Walt Custer, is gone, and I am comforted that he died peacefully at 81 years old. Walt built CCG from the ground up 26 years ago, guided by his passion, hard work, and commitment to the printed circuit board community. His dedication not only established our company, but he frequently shared his experience as a chemist and industry executive veteran to provide market insights as an analyst, an avid speaker, a magazine columnist, a board and committee member and a data contributor for the electronics manufacturing community.
A Passion for PCB Prototypes: Accurate Circuit Engineering—'Good People Doing Something They Love'
08/13/2025 | Linda Stepanich, Community MagazineFounded in 1983, Accurate Circuit Engineering (ACE) in Santa Ana, California, is a PCB prototype manufacturer and industry leader in radio frequency (RF) and microwave boards. It started as a family company and still adheres to those values by knowing its staff well and tailoring work and education to encourage them to stay at the company. “ACE is good people doing something they love,” says James Hofer, director of operations. “I am passionate about what I do, and ACE allows me to pursue that passion."