The Sacramento City Council announced that more than $1.4 million in CARES Act funding will be used to launch the Workforce Training Career Pathways Program at the California Mobility Center (CMC). Over 500 people displaced from the labor force due to COVID-19 will access retraining through the center. The program includes job-readiness and technical training
As part of National Manufacturing Day on October 2, 2020, over 260 Sacramento-area college and high school students will participate in 13 virtual tours of local advanced manufacturing companies. Across the country, manufacturers are hosting events on October 2 for National Manufacturing Day 2020. The goal is to attract students who like to create with
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