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Seymour Tribune

May 2nd 2019

Governor visits SHS to sign education and workforce development legislationIndiana Gov. Eric Holcomb couldn’t hide his amazement and excitement over the work of students in Seymour High School’s Owl Manufacturing program during a visit to the school Tuesday afternoon. He was most impressed by the products coming from the three-dimensional scanner and printers, which together can make a replica bust of any person from

U.S. News

Oct 24th 2019

The Manufacturing Report (Podcast)

Feb 11th 2019

What Happens When a High School Opens Its Own Manufacturing Company?Over the course of just three years, Owl Manufacturing, a manufacturing company staffed and run by Seymour High School (SHS) students in Seymour, Ind., has grown from 9 to 42 staff members -- with even more expansion planned for the fall. In a conversation with students, teachers, administrators and industry partners, we take a comprehensive look at how SHS's Owl Manufacturing is inspiring the next generation of manufacturers and preparing students for bright futures.

Seymour Tribune

April 30th 2019

Governor visits Owl Manufacturing, signs bill into lawIndiana Gov. Eric Holcomb made his way to Seymour today to check out Owl Manufacturing at Seymour High School. Along with checking out what all the students do in the program, he signed House Enrolled Act 1002, an education and workforce development bill, into law. Look for a full story about his visit in Thursday's

Seymour Tribune

August 22nd 2018

Manufacturing program grows at Seymour High SchoolSeymour High School's Owl Manufacturing program is getting a lot of attention. On Monday, U.S. Ninth District Rep. Trey Hollingsworth, R-Indiana, stopped by the student-led business to see firsthand how the school is training the future workforce to meet the needs of local employers.

Expansion Solutions Magazine

July/August

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Seymour Tribune

June 9th 2018

Manufacturing opportunities for the futureIn Seymour High School’s Owl Manufacturing program, students have responsibilities that go far beyond passing a class. Over the past school year, the 17 students set and worked to meet deadlines filling production orders for their customers. In its second year, Owl Manufacturing operates as a real-life, student-led manufacturing business. The students are divided into

Seymour Tribune

November 6th 2017

Owl Manufacturing store helps support young entrepreneursMary Elisabeth Keller set foot into the Seymour Community Center on Saturday morning not to attend a meeting or community event but to purchase something to help support a class at Seymour High School. As Keller looked through a retail tower of items, Dylan Rigdon, president of Owl Manufacturing at Seymour High School, greeted her

Seymour Tribune

November 2 2017

Owl Manufacturing items available for purchaseItems made by Seymour High School students involved in the Owl Manufacturing program will be available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Seymour Community Center, 107 S. Chestnut St. The store will feature some of their custom-made Seymour icon items, including three-dimensional printed Sammy the Owl figures and replica models

Seymour Tribune

October 24th 2017

Manufacturing venture helps teach hands-on skillsLast fall, Seymour High School launched a student-led manufacturing venture to encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, job experience and responsibility all while providing a real world work environment. With a core group of students and some small-scale equipment, Owl Manufacturing created, produced and sold items such as Christmas ornaments and vinyl decals mainly to teachers, administrators and

Seymour Tribune

December 22, 2016

Students learn valuable skills through Owl ManufacturingThere's a new business in Seymour looking to provide quality-made products and services for a variety of markets and customers. Owl Manufacturing has a hardworking and dedicated staff of 15 employees. But instead of a paycheck, they are working to earn high school and college credits and gain knowledge, skills and experience needed for a

Seymour Tribune

July 26th 2016

Schools considering manufacturing enterpriseSeymour Community Schools officials are working with local partners to create a unique vocational opportunity for high school students. The school district is planning to start educating and training students in manufacturing through its own student-run manufacturing operation, also known as a School Based Enterprise. Such programs give students a way to learn all aspects

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