A high school program that allows students to have hands-on experiences with robots and train for a future career at the same time – that’s exactly what FANUC America has been working to develop and has made into a reality through their Certified Education Program (CERT).
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The IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing program is designed to give students technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to be successful in the manufacturing industry. To better understand IGNITE, below are five key points to consider when introducing this advanced manufacturing training program.
Instructors who integrate VTREX® virtual reality welding trainers into their program will reduce material and energy costs, increase certification rates, accelerate training schedules and add a powerful instructional tool to their classroom.
A study done in 2020 at Georgetown University states that about 6-in-10 jobs require a higher education degree or certificate. However, with the current Industry 4.0 gap people who might be able to fill it in are unable to because they just do not have the funds to obtain the needed education. The plans hope is to invest in community colleges and give training to students who can become successful individuals and to make sure college is seen as an attainable means for people who might otherwise never thought possible.
By now you know Industry 4.0, Smart Factories, or Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is booming, but unfortunately well equipped and trained employees are not creating a skills gap. Organizations like the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) are teaming up with industry leaders and community colleges to help create a set of modular certifications. Students will be able to earn stackable micro-credentials that will allow them to begin a lucrative career before fully earning a certificate.
There is no secret that cars are getting smarter almost every day. In order to continue to work on advanced cars, technicians must be up to date on the latest and greatest trainings and certificates available. That is why Lucas-Nüelle and Tech-Labs are happy to share the newest advanced-level certification from ASE, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Test (L4).
People everywhere are looking for smarter, safer, and easier ways to travel. So, it is no wonder that electric vehicles (EVs) are set to hit an all-time high this year, according to the International Energy Agency. While EVs are helping to make a difference in the environment they run on battery power, which does not always go far enough. Therefore, many EV manufacturers are starting to turn to solar power advances to help grow the industry.
There might be a simple solution to closing the skills gap that we’ve all overlooked, train incarcerated individuals. At first that might sound absurd, but with interest, education, and in-depth training even an inmate can become a valued employee.
Over the last few decades, technological advancements have changed the landscape of nearly every industry. This includes the HVAC/R industry, which has seen rapid employment growth in recent years. This trend is expected to continue due to an influx of new construction projects and homeowners seeking to upgrade their HVAC/R systems.
Career and technical education, or CTE, prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE covers many different fields, including health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, hospitality and management, and so much more. It is also a time to celebrate student achievements in CTE as well.
