During recent Shop Talk video conference calls facilitated by Steve Dicus for Edu2Mfg, Career Technical Education college and high school instructors in the Sacramento region have generously shared the online tools that they are using to connect with students and teach remotely. Below are some of the references to these resources. You can scroll down
The North Region Advanced Manufacturing initiative for California Community Colleges sponsors Shop Talk calls for educators. On Sept. 8, 2020 over 15 participants shared how they are engaging students remotely, and some of the technology they are using to offer instruction virtually. In addition, the group discussed how to attract women to manufacturing classes and
The California Community College Chancellors Office with CA Department of Education via Carl D. Perkins Special Populations Advisory Committee (JSPAC) has produced resources that can help employers and instructors attract women to manufacturing careers. Make a Difference for Nontraditional Students – Tools & Tips for Educators How to Attract Women to STEM Careers How to
In the September newsletter from the Advanced Manfuacturing North Region, we provide an update on: SVMI Virtual Manufacturing Career Day — Oct. 2 Shop Talk Virtual Meetups Support Remote Instruction Colleges Offer In-person Manufacturing Labs SVMI Partners to Offer Pre-Apprenticeship Program Continuing Education Offered by Business Partners Mini Design Competition Open to Students Carol Pepper-Kittredge
National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science (iWiTTS) will present a webinar on Recruiting Women to Manufacturing: From Intention to Action on Tuesday, September 8 at 10 am PT. Donna Milgram will present this webinar showing how two schools boosted female enrollment in Biotech and Automotive Manufacturing. Mount Wachusett Community College greatly increased
Autodesk® announced the fourth student mini design competition, offered August 24 to Sept. 4. The challenge is to develop an innovative new camping product using Autodesk® Fusion 360. The purpose of these design competitions is to continue to motivate and engage students to sharpen their CAD skills and build up their resume. The first place
The Sacramento Valley Manufacturing Initiative (SVMI) is partnering with the Charles A. Jones (CAJ) Career and Education Center in Sacramento to offer a Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship program. The first session starts November 5 and is a 90 hour program held over five weeks. Seven sessions will run from January through September 2021. Currently they plan remote
In this August 18, 2020 session of Shop Talk, Chris Klein demonstrates Amatrol curriculum. Also plans were announced for October Manufacturing Month. Industry partners will be offering virtual tours. Shop Talk enables college and high school instructors in the greater Sacramento and North region to collaborate, share resources and discuss teaching methods, especially remote learning
Employers are hiring people with advanced manufacturing skills who can learn on the job and are interested in expanding their skills through community college classes, certificates and degrees. In the Sacramento region, Sacramento City College, Sierra College and Yuba College have courses starting in August 2020, from August 19 to 29. Download the Advanced Manufacturing
Discuss best practices for hiring, training, and retaining women and help the manufacturing industry build a more robust talent pipeline. Learn more Register Tuesday, September 15 Why Women: The Importance of Women to the Manufacturing Sector Hear from federal officials and national and local leaders about the impact women workers have had and can have