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Graduates and apprenticeship completers from Jack Link’s were recognized during May ceremony in Minong for completing customized, on-site training through Northwood Technical College. Pictured with the group are (from far left) Northwood Tech President Dr. John Will; back row center, Jack Link’s Plant Manager Kevin Pagorek; back row right, Northwood Tech Associate Dean of Workforce & Community Development BJ Williams; next to him, Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Aliesha Crowe; and far left in front, Dean of Manufacturing, Apprenticeship and K-12 Relations Jeanne Germaine.

RICE LAKE — Jack Link’s and Northwood Technical College recognized eight Jack Link’s employees on May 22 for completing the one-year mechatronics basics technical diploma through customized, on-site training.

The ceremony, held at the Jack Link’s Aquatic & Activity Center in Minong, celebrated the employees’ dedication and professional growth as part of a workforce development partnership between the company and Northwood Tech. The training, delivered from September 2023 through May 2025, brought advanced manufacturing education directly to the Jack Link’s facility taught by Northwood Tech faculty and using the College’s Industry 4.0 – Advanced Manufacturing Mobile Training Unit.

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