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...
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...
Education & Training, Exploration, Resources
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...
Education & Training, Resources
The Journal Gazette reported that Ivy Tech Community College in Fort Wayne is part of a nationwide effort to attract more workers to the manufacturing industry. The initiative is supported by a national grant of $600,000 from GM, with $40,000 awarded to Ivy Tech...
Education & Training, Manufacturing, Skilled Trades
The Adams-Wells Manufacturing Alliance was founded to promote manufacturing in our communities to local high schools, their students and the students parents. AWMA wants to help students understand that manufacturing jobs are highly skilled, and a manufacturing...
Education & Training, Manufacturing
To remain globally competitive, manufacturers must find enough highly skilled workers. The solution is INFAME. The Indiana Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (INFAME) is a partnership of regional manufacturers whose purpose is to implement dual-track,...
