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Rise workers are proud to build electrical assemblies for Electrolux appliances sold internationally

Rise is proud to be a subcontracting partner with Electrolux, an international, ISO-certified company. Every day, Rise produces in excess of 5,500 electrical components, consisting of 19 different assemblies. It requires a team of 15 to 20 people working on the assembly lines to meet Electrolux’s production requirements. More >>

Rise workers assemble new Whisper Phone product that improves people’s reading

Kids think they’re cool because they think they look like an airplane pilot or a rock star when they wear it. Teachers are sold on them because they quickly and dramatically improve a student’s reading and learning abilities. Speech language pathologists give them rave reviews for how well they help kids with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Parents love them because their child becomes more confident and skilled in reading and language skills. More >>

Rise workers take on challenging tasks for Firestone and exceed expectations

Just down the block from Rise’s Community Integration Program (CIP) building on Lund Avenue in Anoka is one of Firestone Metal Products/UNA-CLAD’s six production facilities. With additional facilities in Florida, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, and Michigan, Firestone manufactures metal roofing and siding for architectural, commercial, industrial and residential applications.

Metal siding is a preferred building product, not only because it is durable and lightweight, but it is energy-efficient, sustainable, cost-effective, and recyclable. More >>

CBTE work team with GEM award for ‘Going the Extra Mile’

Celestica managers and co-workers honor CBTE workers for the outstanding work contributions

Team hits a bull’s-eye in safety, quality, and commitment at Federal Premium Ammunition

But when he investigated even further, he was stunned to uncover that in the 20 years that Rise had been working in the large ammunition plant, they had never had an OSHA violation or accident – not one!

“We work with heavy machinery, with ammunition and explosives, and have a lot of manual tasks involved in our production process,” said Dehmlow. “Our workforce must be diligent. More >>

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Celestica honors CBTE team for Going the Extra Mile

The hard-working crew at Celestica in Arden Hills was surprised with a special honor on June 19 when General Manager Paul Allen and other supervisory staff and co-workers gathered for an impromptu recognition ceremony. Each of the 14 members of Rise’s CBTE (Community-Based Training and Employment for people with intellectual disabilities) crew, along with Site Supervisor Lisa Fischer (left, front row), were presented with signed GEM – Going the Extra Mile – awards and embroidered sweatshirts.

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