Here’s another great article sampling of data about how The Trades are growing in need but not in worker supply. “Skilled trades show among the highest potential among job categories, the economic-modeling company Emsi calculates. It says tradespeople also are older than workers in other fields — more than half were over 45 in 2012, […]
AWT is so proud to be a part of the National Robotics League. The new brand, Full-Contact Innovation, summarizes why combat robotics is a big part of what we do. “Sparks fly. Metal crunches. A wheel pops free and ricochets off the Lexan barrier. Competitors grimace—then grin. And in the aftermath of battle, the participants […]
We’re excited about this year’s ThinkManufacturing Student Expo! As always it promises to be a great event for students, teachers, and business. Local manufacturers will have booths to showcase careers at their facilities to students from across Lake County. Since this event is during the daytime, it’s a field trip, so we have an idea […]
Recently it was announced that Knowtion was selected to create and build the platform for the Lake-Geauga Manufacturing K12 Partnership project. “Knowtion is proud to announce that it will be architecting, co-developing, and deploying a fully responsive experiential learning platform for K-12 (41 school districts). Set to launch in September 2017, the platform will enable […]
When: Monday, August 28, 2017 Where: Kirtland Country Club 2017 GOLF OUTING REGISTRATION FORM Type Fee Titanium Sponsor: Includes foursome (with lunch and dinner), hole sponsorship sign, a 4.25″x2.75 ad & logo in the event program and special recognition signs at the event. $1,600.00 Stainless Sponsor: Includes foursome (with lunch and dinner), hole spnosorship sign, […]
This article was published in 2017. For the most updated information on AWT STEM Camps, please visit thinkmfg.com/smi. Some of you asked me about other camps besides SMI where kids get to build things, or learn STEM skills – they are starting an SMI in Cuyahoga County soon! Here’s our list of STEM […]
195 kids in high school Robobots this year 89 high school coaches/mentors (from school or company) 15 volunteers 4 battle judges 6 documentation/presentation judges 1 announcer 1 safety czar 37 manufacturers directly involved with a team
This is the most comprehensive report I’ve seen regarding #skillsgap numbers nationally. Source: The skills gap in U.S. manufacturing | Deloitte US | Manufacturing Industrial Products and Services
We salute Tri-C for its innovation and commitment to manufacturing careers! Here’s where we found the article, and here’s the text. Tri-C’s award-winning Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence provides students with an accelerated pathway to completion and a pipeline to industry through training in high-demand areas. Through this Center, the College serves as the catalyst for […]
Thank you Channel 3 for coming out to see our Summer Manufacturing Insitute! Watch the video from week 1 here at the source… Possible U: Manufacturing Summer Camp | WKYC.com