The Wire Association International’s (WAI) new online training platform was officially launched at the end of January 2025, marking a significant step forward in the Association’s commitment to advancing industry education.

The debut included details about three in-house-produced courses—Introduction to Ferrous Metallurgy, Single Layer Extrusion Overview, and Extrusion Applications—as well as 12 manufacturing safety courses from a third-party content provider, offering a diverse library for industry professionals.

A Jan. 29th Open House webinar, the kick-off for the launch, gave attendees a first-hand look at the platform’s features, course structure, and content, with a live demonstration and Q&A session. “I fully expect the response to the platform and webinar to be phenomenal,” said John Markowski, WAI’s Education Manager. “It’s clear there’s a strong demand for flexible, high-quality educational resources in our industry.”

Development is ongoing, with plans to introduce an online version of the Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing Course later in 2025. “This course has been the cornerstone of WAI’s training efforts for years and moving it online will allow us to engage a broader audience,” Markowski explained.

At the time of launch, several companies were already prepared to integrate WAI’s training content into their employee onboarding efforts. Additionally, WAI is proud to announce a partnership with the Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI), which will incorporate select ferrous metallurgy videos into SMI’s courses while also offering their participants access to WAI’s Introduction to Ferrous Metallurgy course. This collaboration expands WAI’s reach and aligns with SMI’s shared mission to support wire manufacturing education.

Steve Fetteroll, WAI’s Executive Director, shared Markowski’s enthusiasm for the platform’s potential. “The industry is evolving, and so are we. This platform reflects WAI’s dedication to meeting the growing need for accessible, top-tier training opportunities.”

Interwire 2025 will serve as a key stage for showcasing WAI’s new training materials to the wire and cable industry. As part of the event, John Markowski will host a session in the WAI Theater in the exhibition hall, highlighting the critical importance of workforce training in today’s evolving industry. The session will include a live demonstration of WAI’s training platform, offering attendees a look at how it can serve as a valuable solution to meet their companies’ training and professional development needs.

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