Huntington hosts robotics scrimmage

Education & Training, Exploration

Local students tackle VEX robotics challenge  The mother of an 11-year-old girl approached the coach of one of the high-performing middle schoolrobotics teams to let him know her daughter was looking forward to joining the team. She also threw in this aside: She and...

New R&D agreement boosts Indiana manufacturing

Manufacturing, Resources

Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced a new initiative to strengthen Indiana’s future in semiconductor development and advanced manufacturing. I am excited to announce that the @Indiana_EDC is signing an MOU with @LifeAtPurdue and @imec_int. This 5-year $10...

Jeff Roberts Challenges and Inspires Students at Recent Manufacturing Day Camp

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Jeff Roberts, community coach at Fort Wayne Community Schools’ Amp Lab, has a long track record of incorporating the community into his classroom instruction, inspiring and equipping students to pursue their dreams in the process. And with 22 years of classroom...

Amp Lab Hosts Manufacturing Experience Camp

Education & Training, Resources

  The students got hands-on experience in soldering, 3D printing, circuitry and the basics of electricity. Attendees took home their soldering kits so they could continue practicing with them. The free day camp was made possible through a collaboration involving...

Indiana Robotics Teams

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Indiana robotics teams teach career-building skills  Young people throughout northeast Indiana are discovering the skills needed for careers in automation and manufacturing through community robotics teams. Middle schools, high schools and community organizations are...

“Make What You Love” social media campaign launched

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Made in America begins right here. Northeast Indiana Works has released the first video in a series designed to promote manufacturing careers to middle school students. “Students told us which social media they use most, and gave us good feedback about the kinds...