Where are courses held?

If you are attending courses in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, they are held at the Manitowoc Crane Care facility. 

What airport should I fly into to attend courses at the Manitowoc facility?

There are two airports you are able to fly into: 

1. Green Bay Austin Straubel Airport - If you are flying into this airport, directions are as follows.  As you leave the airport, make a right turn onto Airport Drive. Follow this to the 41/172 interchange where you will get on 172 going east. Watch for the signs for I-43 south. Continue on I-43 south for about 40 miles to Exit 149 at Manitowoc. After exiting I-43, turn left (east) onto Hwy. 151. The Holiday Inn will be just a short distance ahead and to your right.
2. Milwaukee’s Mitchell Field Airport - If you are flying into this airport, directions are as follows.  As you leave the airport, make a right turn onto I-94 north. As you near the downtown Milwaukee interchange, follow the signs for I-43 north. Continue on I-43 north for about 80 miles to Exit 149 at Manitowoc. After exiting I-43, turn right (east) onto Hwy. 151. The Holiday Inn will be just a short distance ahead and to your right.

What about transportation to and from airport?

A rental car will be required for transportation from the airport.  If you need to check on local transportation, the following cab service is available out of Green Bay:

Where would I stay if I am traveling to Wisconsin for a course?

You may stay at the hotel of your choice; however, for your convenience we have listed several local hotels.  We recommend you plan to arrive in the area the day before the class starts.  For reservations, click on one of the hotels listed below or call the number provided.  Be sure to mention you are with The Manitowoc Company for special rates.

1. Holiday Inn
   Address:  4601 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
   Phone: (920) 682-6000
   The hotel provides a shuttle service to and from class each day departing from the hotel at 7:20 AM, returning to the hotel at 4:30 PM.
   
   
2. Best Western
   Address:  101 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 54220-6804
   Phone:  (920-682-7000)
   The hotel provides airport pick up from Green Bay and a shuttle service to and from class each day departing from the hotel at 7:20 AM, returning to the hotel at 4:30 PM.

Are lodging, transportation and meals paid for?

No.  Attendees are responsible for lodging, transportation, and meals. We provide all training materials and lunch each day.

When do classes start/end?

Classes begin at 7:45 AM each day and end at 4:00 PM every day except the last day of class which ends around 11:30 AM or when you are advised by the instructor.

What to Wear:

Students should wear comfortable work clothes; jeans are recommended in the product training center during the hands-on portion of the class – NO SHORTS OR OPEN-TOED SHOES/SANDALS.

What to Bring:

• Laptop computer if required for your course
• Steel-Toed Boots with metatarsal guards if required during your training
• Safety Glasses
• Volt Meter

Not permitted on premises:

• Pets (cats, dogs, etc.) - except for accessibility issues
• Weapons of any kind
• Illegal substances of any kind
• Alcoholic beverages

Cell Phones and Pagers:

We ask students to turn off cell phones and pagers during class and check messages during breaks and lunch time.

No Smoking:

Smoking is not permitted in our buildings.  The use of smokeless tobacco in the classrooms/lab areas is not permitted.  There are designated smoking areas outside of the buildings and containers for cigarette butts.

How will course costs be handled?

No charge cancellations will be accepted up to two weeks prior to the start of the class. Cancellations received less than two weeks will be subject to a $500 course preparation fee.

Are there maps available?

Yes -  Area map of Manitowoc with hotel

Additional Questions:

Contact Tiffany Miller - tiffany.miller@manitowoc.com