Community Engagement
Workforce Development
Wolverine Coil Spring (WCS) understands the importance of developing skilled and motivated individuals capable of serving and improving West Michigan's manufacturing industry. That's why we support the following programs:
WCS partners with West MI Works! to help create a qualified workforce to meet our region's current and future talent needs and fuel our shared economic future.
The ACT National Career Readiness Certificate is supported and valued by WCS for its evidence-based credential and measurement of skills for workforce success.
WCS shares Talent First's vision of making West MI a top employment region by implementing the best leading practices and connecting talent with the right industries, businesses and educational institutions
WCS supports GRCC's workforce training programs as they develop technical and employability skills in individuals and aid their connection to employers.
Industry Involvement
WCS collaborates with other industry leaders to promote the most effective manufacturing practices. We serve and learn from these programs for mutual advancement:
As a member of the Michigan Manufacturers Association, WCS pushes for the future of in-state manufacturing through effective advocacy, education and strategic business services.
WCS proudly collaborates with other manufacturers via The Right Place to promote, enable and facilitate the best manufacturing practices in the region.
WCS endorses The Manufacturing Institute's initiatives that promote modern manufacturing and jumpstart new approaches to grow manufacturing talent.
As a Spring Manufacturers Institute member, WCS pursues competitiveness for North American precision spring manufacturers in world markets through support and education.
WCS has been a Precision Metalforming Association member since 1996 to help develop superior competitiveness and profitability for the North American metalforming industry.
WCS aligns with the National Association of Manufacturers commitment to inspire future manufacturing talent, share industry news and help members innovate and advance.
Student Engagement
WCS believes students should pursue a career they're passionate about. That's why we support the following programs to expose students to manufacturing and help them decide if it's meant for them.
WCS supports Discover Manufacturing's mission to train the current workforce, promote the industry to future generations, and communicate opportunities and best practices.
Kent ISD (the Career Tech Center specifically) and WCS combine efforts to provide schools and communities with enhanced and equitable educational and career opportunities for all learners.
WCS open its doors on Manufacturing Day to showcase the industry as a potential career path and energize a future pipeline of skilled workers.
WCS consistently registers as an exhibitor at MiCareerQuest events to highlight careers in manufacturing to local students.
WCS sponsors the First Robotics Competition as it combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology.
Community and Planet
WCS supports the GR Chamber's education and business committees with the mutual goal of improving manufacturing talent and developing the workforce in our area.
WCS aligns with People / Local First's vision for West Michigan emphasizing an economy grounded in local ownership, building local wealth, and meeting the needs of its people, ecosystem and community.
WCS serves as a member of The Source, an employee support organization, to play our part in guiding individuals through personal and professional challenges.
WCS aligns with Grand Action 2.0's vision for Grand Rapids as a city without equal through transformational projects that benefit health, education, science, the arts, economic vitality, and people from all walks and all generations.
While not a certified B Corp business, WCS makes serious efforts towards our own social and environmental impact standards. We redefine success in business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
