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- [Episode 49: Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Biotech and Excel with Alexandra Gorgevska](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-49-integrating-emerging-and-cross-cutting-technologies-biotech-and-excel-with-alexandra-gorgevska/) - Podcast Guest:Alexandra Gorgevska, Department Chair, Biotechnology Program, Palm Beach State College March 2024 | 26:49Episode 49: Show Notes, Slides, Transcript In this podcast episode, Mike Lesiecki hosts Alexandra Gorgevska, Department Chair for the Biotechnology Program at Palm Beach State College, as they discuss integrating emerging technologies into educational programs. Alexandra shares insights into the modifications made to the
- [Episode 52: Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Vacuum and Automation with Nancy Louwagie and Tom Johnson](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-52-integrating-emerging-and-cross-cutting-technologies-vacuum-and-automation-with-nancy-louwagie-and-tom-johnson/) - Podcast Guest:Nancy Louwagie, PI, NSF ATE Distance Education and Learning In Vacuum technology for Employment ReadinessTom Johnson, Adjunct Instructor, Vacuum Technology Dept., Normandale Community College April 2024 | 22:09Episode 52: Show Notes, Slides, Transcript The podcast episode features Nancy Louwagie and Tom Johnson from Normandale Community College discussing their project on integrating emerging technologies into education. Nancy and
- [Episode 48: Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Cybersecurity Across the Disciplines with John Sands](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-48-integrating-emerging-and-cross-cutting-technologies-cybersecurity-across-the-disciplines-with-john-sands/) - Podcast Guest:John Sands, Principal Investigator, Center for Systems Security and Information Assurance (CSSIA) March 2024 | 40:15 Episode 48: Show Notes, Slides, Transcript This episode provides a better understanding of why everyone needs basic cybersecurity awareness as Mike and guest John Sands explore the booming demand for cybersecurity professionals across industries, emerging threats, and the critical skills needed to combat them.
- [Episode 50: Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Edge Computing with Marilyn Barger and Richard Gilbert](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-50-integrating-emerging-and-cross-cutting-technologies-edge-computing-with-marilyn-barger-and-richard-gilbert/) - Podcast Guest:Marilyn Barger, Senior Education Advisor, FLATERichard Gilbert, Retired Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, University of South Florida March 2024 | 22:59 Episode 50: Show Notes, Slides, Transcript In this episode, Marilyn Barger and Richard Gilbert discuss the evolution of Florida’s educational programs to meet industry demands, focusing on advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0. Marilyn explains how
- [Episode 51: Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Manufacturing and IT with Diane Meza and Leah Palmer](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-51-integrating-emerging-and-cross-cutting-technologies-manufacturing-and-it-with-diane-meza-and-leah-palmer/) - Podcast Guest:Diane Meza, Executive Director-Maricopa IT Institute, Maricopa County Community College DistrictiLeah Palmer, Executive Director, Az, AMI Workforce Manufacturing Technologies March 2024 | 40:15Episode 51: Show Notes, Slides, Transcript In this episode, we hear from educators Leah Palmer and Diane Meza as they discuss creating new opportunities for learners in collaboration with industry. Discover how they developed innovative programs in advanced
- [Episode 46: Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Electric Vehicles with Kevin Cooper](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-46-integrating-emerging-and-cross-cutting-technologies-electric-with-kevin-cooper/) - Podcast Guest: Kevin Cooper, Principal Investigator, National Electric Vehicle Consortium February 2024 | 27:11Episode 46: Show Notes, Slides, Transcript In this episode, Mike and Kevin delve into the burgeoning realms of renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) and discuss the need for collaboration with educational institutions to train future professionals and identify job opportunities in the EV sector. Drawing
- [Episode 47: Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Manufacturing and Data Analytics with Mason Lefler and Scott Danielson](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-47-integrating-emerging-and-cross-cutting-technologies-manufacturing-and-data-analytics-with-mason-lefler-and-scott-danielson/) - Podcast Guests:Mason Lefler, Associate Vice President for Educational Innovation, Bridgerland Technical CollegeScott Danielson, Associate Vice President for Instruction of Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation, Bridgerland Technical College March 2024 | 33:38Episode 47: Show Notes, Slides, Transcript This episode delves into the pivotal role of data analytics in modern technical fields, particularly in Northern Utah’s manufacturing sector. Mike and guests Mason
- [Episode 45: Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Autonomous with Zackary Nicklin](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/integrating-emerging-and-cross-cutting-technologies-autonomous-with-zackary-nicklin/) - Podcast Guest: Zackary Nicklin, National Center For Autonomous Technologies,Unmanned Aircraft Systems Instructor, Northland Community and Technical College January 2024Episode 45: Show Notes, Slides, Transcript In this debut episode of our extended podcast/webinar series, we take off on an enlightening journey as we navigate autonomous technologies with special guest Zackary Nicklin of the National Center for Autonomous Technologies. Episode Highlights:
- [Biomedical Technician Adrian Barraza Brings Versatile Skill Set to Work ](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/biomedical-technician-adrian-barraza-brings-versatile-skill-set-to-work/) - Adrian Barraza’s curiosity about microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) set him on his career path. MEMS, which are also known as micromachines, are made up of components between 1 and 100 micrometers (often called microns) in size. (For reference, a human hair ranges from 20 – 200 micrometers.) Right out of high school Barraza had an entry-level
- [Episode 24: Digital Fabrication](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-24-digital-fabrication/) - Sarah Boisvert, Founder and CEO of the Fab Lab Hub and Co-founder of the New Collar Network
- [Episode 22: Here Come the Cobots!](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-22-here-come-the-cobots/) - Joe Campbell, Senior Manager for Applications Development, Universal Robots
- [Episode 44: Advanced Biotechnology - A Changing and Evolving Working Environment](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-44-advanced-biotechnology-a-changing-and-evolving-working-environment/) - Podcast Guest: Jon Tucker, Site Leader, Pfizer Global Supply November 2022 | 15:03Episode 44 Transcript and Show Notes Imagine being part of a team working for the global manufacturing of groundbreaking vaccines and life-saving treatments. Imagine as a technician the different roles you might have. What are your job responsibilities? What are the fundamentals and what are
- [Episode 43: Unlocking Potential Through Technology](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-43-unlocking-potential-through-technology/) - Podcast Guest: Amy Kardel, Senior Vice President, Strategic Workforce Relationships at CompTIA October 2022 | 17:48Episode 43 Transcript and Show Notes As an IT professional with an entrepreneurial spirit, Amy brings her vast international experience in both large and small tech companies to share her insight into the Tech workforce. What skills does a technician coming into the workforce need
- [Episode 42: What Is Emerging? Just Look at Your Mobile Phone](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-42-what-is-emerging-just-look-at-your-mobile-phone/) - Podcast Guest: Todd Christensen, Chief Technical Officer, HT Micro August 2022 | 19:51 Episode 42 Transcript and Show Notes In this episode, Todd Christensen joins Mike to talk about integrated sensors, MEMS, and how advanced digital technologies are increasing the complexity of the tools and skills required by technicians. Digitalization means technicians must be equipped with a broad range
- [PTFOW news (Aug 2022): HI-TEC Workshop](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/news-aug-2022-hi-tec-workshop/) - Newsletter, Vol. 3, August 2022 Project Team Hosts Workshop at HI-TEC 2022 Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work hosted a half-day preconference workshop at the 2022 High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC) held on July 25–28 at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. The Preparing Technicians project has developed tools designed to
- [Episode 41:  Factory Reset - Redefining Manufacturing In the New Digital Age](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-41-factory-reset/) - Podcast Guest: Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial July 2022 | 23:10 Episode 41 Transcript and Show Notes In this episode, Mike interviews Jake Hall, the “Manufacturing Millennial” for a fresh perspective on the next generation of technicians. With emerging technologies in Industry 4.0, Jake shares his thoughts about how factories are transforming and what the manufacturing sector needs to
- [Episode 40:  Harnessing the Power of Data and the Must-Have Cross-Disciplinary Skills](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-40-harnessing-the-power-of-data-and-the-must-have-cross-disciplinary-skills/) - Podcast Guest: Jordan Morrow, Vice President and Head of Data Analytics at BrainStorm, Inc. May 2022 | 26:29Episode 40 Transcript and Show Notes Host Mike Lesiecki interviews Jordan Morrow, the “Godfather of Data Literacy.” They discuss how technicians can become proficient in interpreting and communicating data and why these skills are becoming more important than ever. They examine
- [Episode 39:  Adapting Additive Manufacturing Technology to Meet the Demands of I4.0](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-39-adapting-additive-manufacturing-technology-to-meet-the-demands-of-i4-0/) - Podcast Guest: Eric Wooldridge, Associate Professor, Somerset Community College May 2022 | 30:14Episode 39 Transcript and Show Notes Host Mike Lesiecki interviews Eric Wooldridge and learns how Eric’s education and broad industry experience in engineering, architecture, and farming help him develop curricula in additive manufacturing/3D printing for Somerset’s 16 college sites and satellites. Hear about innovations happening in additive
- [Episode 38:  Technicians in the New Blue Economy](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-38-technicians-in-the-new-blue-economy/) - Podcast Guest: Justin Manley, President of Just Innovation, Inc. April 2022 | 24:36 Episode 38 Transcript, Show Notes, and Podcast Survey Join Mike and his guest, Justin Manley, as they take us on a seafaring exploration of the “blue economy” and the possibilities for technicians in this unique working environment. From his early days running a
- [Technician Opportunities Abound in Ocean Economy](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/technician-opportunities-abound-in-ocean-economy/) - Justin E. Manley, founder of Just Innovation, Inc., has focused on unmanned vehicles, robotics, sensors, and undersea systems while working for startups, public corporations, academia, and the public sector.
- [Episode 37:  Incorporating the Internet of Things](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-37-incorporating-internet-of-things/) - Podcast Guests: Kristine Christensen, Director of Faculty Development, Professor of MIS, Moraine Valley Community CollegeChuck Bales, Professor of Engineering Technology, Moraine Valley Community College March 2022 | 25:49 Episode 37 Transcript, Show Notes, and Podcast Feedback Survey In this episode hear how one college is reimagining their courses to impact tomorrow’s workforce. With the rapid emergence of
- [Episode 36: Supply Chain Automation In Transition](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-36-supply-chain-automation-in-transition/) - Podcast Guest: Phil Gilkes, Regional Maintenance Manager, Dollar Tree Distribution Centers February 2022 | 21:19 Episode 36 Transcript, Show Notes, and Podcast Feedback Survey Phil Gilkes shares his extensive knowledge about the trends and transitions in the Supply Chain Automation industry. With systems like Predictive Maintenance and Overall Equipment Efficiency, Phil discusses the growing need for technicians to have
- [Episode 35: The Emerging Workforce of Advanced Manufacturing](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-35-the-emerging-workforce-of-advanced-manufacturing/) - Podcast Guest: Matthew Kirchner, President, Lab Midwest January 2022 | 26.57 Episode 35 Transcript, Show Notes, and Podcast Feedback Survey What is the number one skill that manufacturing looks for in recruiting? With emerging technologies and Industry 4.0, the landscape in manufacturing is changing every day. Despite the new corresponding skills technicians will need for
- [Episode 34: Biology and Its Industrial Revolution](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-34-biology-and-its-industrial-revolution/) - Thomas C. Tubon, PhD Chief Workforce Development OfficerBioMADE Manufacturing Innovation Institute December | 22:32Episode 34 Show Notes, Transcript, and Feedback Survey How are industry, education, and government working together to build a sustainable end-to-end bioindustrial manufacturing ecosystem? Why is it more important than ever and how can industry work with educational institutions to influence curriculum development
- [Episode 33: Technicians Enabling the Cloud](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/technicians-enabling-the-cloud/) - Aaron Osmond, US Lead – Education to Workforce Team, Amazon Web Services November | 20:11Episode 33 Transcript, Show Notes, and Podcast Feedback Survey In episode 33 Mike and guest Aaron Osmond explore the cloud from an industry and workforce perspective. They discuss the need to increase the pipeline of technicians going into cloud technology and how emerging
- [Episode 29: Technology and Education for Future Farming](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-29-technology-and-education-for-future-farming/) - Curt Yoose, Agriculture Instructor, Ridgewater College
- [Episode 32: Sending and Amplifying the Signal](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-32-sending-and-amplifying-the-signal-2/) - Clay Nagle, Global Foundries Bob Geer, SUNY Polytechnic Institute Robert Weinman, National Institute for Innovation and Technology
- [Episode 31: Skilled Technicians and Farmers Yield Innovation with Digital Agriculture](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-31-skilled-technicians-farmers-bring-high-yield-innovation-for-the-future-of-agriculture/) - Drew Garretson, Director of Digital Experience at Ceres Solutions
- [Making the Case for a Cross-Disciplinary STEM Core](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/making-the-case-for-a-cross-disciplinary-stem-core/) - Our challenge as educators is ensuring future technicians acquire the expanding skill sets necessary for success in a rapidly changing environment.
- [Episode 23: A Partnership for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Education](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-23-a-partnership-for-artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning-education/) - Carlos Contreras, Senior Director Americas, Global Partnerships and Initiatives, Intel and Bassam Matar, Professor of Engineering, Chandler Gilbert Community College
- [Episode 30: Every Day Is Different for a Food Technician](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/every-day-is-different-for-a-food-technician/) - In this episode, Mike talks with Carl Benttine, a Senior Electronics Technician at Hormel Foods.
- [Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work Hosts Regional Convening with Arizona Maricopa Community College](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/preparing-technicians-for-the-future-of-work-hosts-regional-convening-with-arizona-maricopa-community-college/) - Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work in partnership with Maricopa Community College recently hosted the Arizona Sun Corridor Regional Convening for the Future of Work. Virtual meetings were held on September 17th and September 24th with over 50 organizations from industry, education, and government represented to discuss the skills future technicians will need to
- [Episode 28: Reinventing the IT Workforce](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-28-reinventing-the-it-workforce/) - Jennifer Oddo, Executive Director of the Division of Workforce Education and Innovation at Youngstown State University
- [The Digital Transformation of Industries](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/the-digital-transformation-of-industries/) - O-Rings and Educators “Tasks cannot be substituted by automation; they are generally complemented by it,” Gul said, pointing out that few current jobs do not involve computers in some way, but rarely do computers operate without human interaction. He used the Challenger explosion, which was caused by the failure of a booster rocket O-ring that
- [Leadership 4.0: People Development in the Fourth Industrial Revolution](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/leadership-4-0-people-development-in-the-fourth-industrial-revolution/) - When thinking about manufacturing in America, what comes to mind? Big data processing, cloud-based systems, advanced robotics, and artificial intelligence? If not, they should. The significance of these technologies cannot be overstated. Take AI for example. When used for predictive maintenance AI’s greatest value to manufacturing comes from predictive maintenance, yielding $0.5 trillion to $0.7
- [Special Interest Group Hosts Forward-Looking Conversations to Address the Future of Work](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/special-interest-group-hosts-forward-looking-conversations-to-address-the-future-of-work/) - Tiffiney Gray, Project Manager, CORD • August 9, 2019 Technology advancements associated with Industry 4.0—including more sophisticated automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning—present both the need and the opportunity to reimagine and retool technician training to meet the knowledge and skill demands of a rapidly-changing workplace. With support from the NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE)
- [Whose Responsibility is Information Security, Anyway? And How Do We Address This in Our Future Education Programs?](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/whose-responsibility-is-information-security-anyway-and-how-do-we-address-this-in-our-future-education-programs/) - When I first started in Information Security, securing the environment was thought to be the Chief Information Security Officer’s responsibility. This, of course, was in the brick and mortar times, with limited functions being done through the internet. There were firewalls at the perimeter to keep the bad guys out. All of this has changed
- [The ABCs of I4.0: What Technicians Need to Know about Incoming Technologies](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/the-abcs-of-i4-0-what-technicians-need-to-know-about-incoming-technologies/) - Mariano Carreras, International Training Manager, SMC International • August 15, 2019 New technologies are emerging that are, or soon will be, a part of a technician’s day-to-day routine in manufacturing plants. One sweeping trend is that most of the new technologies are related to data—the ”fuel” that is driving processes. With improved data, we can
- [I Did That with My Brain! High School Students Explore Physiological Computing](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/i-did-that-with-my-brain-high-school-students-explore-physiological-computing/) - Chris Crawford, Assistant Professor, Computer Science, University of Alabama • September 3, 2019 Advances in Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) are enabling the exploration of novel input techniques. Innovations in this area have resulted in technologies such as neuroprosthetics and brain-controlled wheelchairs. However, there is a lack of research investigating the design of technological tools that prepare
- [Project Facilitates Regional Convening on Future of Work](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/project-facilitates-regional-convening-on-future-of-work/) - The nature of work is changing right before our eyes. The effects of accelerating technology advancements on the technician workforce are posing challenges and opportunities for community colleges whose mission includes preparing STEM technicians for the uncertain work of the future. Conversations between educators and employers are underway across the country to identify the cross-cutting
- [Solving Future Labor Gaps by Engaging Students Early](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/solving-future-labor-gaps-by-engaging-students-early/) - Emily McGrath, Director of Workforce Development, NextFlex While a lot of the current focus on the availability of highly skilled manufacturing technicians in the future revolves around the creation of educational pathways, NextFlex realized that wasn’t enough. NextFlex , a consortium that supports the Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) manufacturing ecosystem, conducted a labor study to
- [InnovATEBIO Goes Virtual to Reach Biotech Instructors and Students](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/innovatebio-goes-virtual-to-reach-biotech-instructors-and-students/) - Russ Read, Executive Director. National Center Biotechnology Workforce,Forsyth Tech Community College, Winston-Salem, NC Last fall, Austin Community College was awarded a $7.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education program to create the National Biotechnology Education Center–InnovATEBIO–with partners in New York, California, Washington, North Carolina, and Wisconsin (see partners, below). The Center is addressing the
- [COVID-19, Higher-Ed, and What the Future Holds: The View from RCNET](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/covid-19-higher-ed-and-what-the-future-holds-the-view-from-rcnet/) - Kevin Cooper, Principal Investigator, Regional Center for Nuclear Education and Training, Indian River State College The rapid online response in education to the COVID-19 crisis was nothing short of amazing. Seemingly overnight, all levels of education were required to shift from using a variety of methods to deliver instruction to remote learning. The instantaneous learning
- [GeoTech Center Goes Virtual for Professional Development Conference](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/geotech-center-goes-virtual-for-professional-development-conference/) - Vincent A. DiNoto Jr., Director and Principal Investigator of the National Geospatial Center of Excellence, Jefferson Community and Technical College, Louisville, KY In response to COVID-19 restrictions on in-person gathering, the National Geospatial Technology Center of Excellence (GeoTech Center) has modified its conference and regional professional workshop delivery for the remainder of the year. This
- [NSF Grants Put Lane Community College Programs Ahead of the Curve](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/nsf-grants-put-lane-community-college-programs-ahead-of-the-curve/) - Brenda Cervantes, Project Specialist, Water & Energy Programs, Lane Community College, Eugene, OR Technical careers require hands-on educational experiences and with an online curriculum the challenge is to provide students with that experiential component. In the past decade with funding through two NSF ATE grants, Lane Community College (LCC) transitioned its traditional classroom Energy Management
- [STEM Technician Students Surveyed About Remote Instruction](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/stem-technician-students-surveyed-about-remote-instruction/) - During the recent “virtual” Spring Meeting of the Florida Forum on Engineering Technology, participants expressed concern about technician students’ experience in moving to remote instruction this semester due to COVID-19. Based on early reports from community college partners, the transition has been challenging, and some programs indicated students are even considering withdrawing from their programs.
- [Newest NSF ATE Center Focuses On the Future in Micro Nano Technology Education (MNT-EC)](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/newest-nsf-ate-center-focuses-on-the-future-in-micro-nano-technology-education-mnt-ec/) - Microsystems and nanosystems technologies are becoming, if not already, pervasive throughout the daily human experience. The internet of things is expected to support a trillion micro-nano devices. Examples of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) include pressor sensors, microphones, accelerometers, time-keeping devices, photonic devices, and medical instrumentation. The growth and convergence of these technologies will expand for the
- [4 Top-Notch Hacks for Bringing Personality and Productivity to Online Meetings](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/4-top-notch-hacks-for-bringing-personality-and-productivity-to-online-meetings/) - Dawn Montemayor, Virtual Chief Security Officer, CyberRisk Solutions Whether you’re running a meeting with high level executives or having a group client meeting there are some simple things you can do to keep online meetings interesting, productive, and even entertaining. While virtual meetings don’t have the same personal touch as face-to-face meetings, there are some
- [Instructional Cards Provide Roadmap to 43 Cross-Disciplinary Skills](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/instructional-cards-provide-roadmap-to-43-cross-disciplinary-skills/) - Instructional cards on 43 crosscutting knowledge and skills—that experts advising the Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work project consider essential for STEM technicians to learn in the next decade—are almost ready for prime time. With guidance from industry representatives and community college educators, project leaders identified these three broad skill areas as cross-disciplinary and
- [Honda Talent Manager Suggests Educators Add IT Skills & Data Analysis to Industrial Maintenance Programs](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/honda-talent-manager-suggests-educators-add-it-skills-data-analysis-to-industrial-maintenance-programs/) - Scot McLemore, manager of Talent Acquisition and Deployment at American Honda Motor Company, Inc., places technology trends in two categories: 1) technological advances specific to the products being manufactured and 2) Industry 4.0, particularly the internet of things (IoT). To prepare technicians for advancements in both categories, he suggests educators integrate information technology (IT) basics
- [Project Hosts Regional Convenings on the Future of Work](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/project-hosts-regional-convenings-on-the-future-of-work/) - Following on the work of its 2019 face-to-face convening in Winston-Salem, NC, in autumn 2020 the Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work project continued its development of regional partnerships with a virtual convening of representatives from Texas Gulf Coast employers, education institutions, and non-profit workforce development organizations. Principal Investigator Ann-Claire Anderson opened the sessions
- [Employer Prizes Supply Chain Technician with Strong Troubleshooting Skills](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/employer-prizes-supply-chain-technician-with-strong-troubleshooting-skills/) - As a regional maintenance manager for Dollar Tree’s 25 distribution centers in the continental U.S., Phil Gilkes looks for certain skills on resumes, and then listens during interviews for mention of particular technologies. For example, it piques his interest when supply chain technician applicants respond to his question about their experience with electric motors by
- [Entrepreneur Anticipates More Overlap of Nano & Biotech within Agricultural Technology](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/entrepreneur-anticipates-more-overlap-of-nano-biotech-within-agricultural-technology/) - Entrepreneur and PhD physicist Aaron Santos suggests community college students and faculty pay attention to the intersection of micro and nanotechnologies with biotechnology, and the emergence of their use in sensors and other new devices. In short, nanotechnology innovations are becoming more commercially viable in bioscience products. “My prediction is that you’re going to see
- [SunPeak’s Systems Integration Leader Talks about Traditional, Advanced & Critical New Skill Sets for Solar Technicians](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/sunpeaks-systems-integration-leader-talks-about-traditional-advanced-critical-new-skill-sets-for-solar-technicians/) - As leader of the Systems Integration Group at SunPeak, John Schwarzmeier oversees the SunPeak teams that are responsible for the interconnection, commissioning and long-term reliable operation of customer systems. The company website states, “He is an expert in PV system Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and has advanced knowledge of system monitoring and reporting. John also
- [Technician’s Blend of Technical, IT & Writing Skills Fit at Solar Energy Company](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/technicians-blend-of-technical-it-writing-skills-fit-at-solar-energy-company/) - Alex Thomas’s enthusiasm for renewable energy and the technical skills he learned during the three-semester certificate program at Madison Area Technical College (Madison College) in Wisconsin helped him get a paid internship as a systems integration technician at SunPeak. As an intern, the 25-year-old Thomas worked alongside John Schwarzmeier, the group leader for Systems Integration
- [Achievements of National Center for Supply Chain Automation Set the Stage for the NCSCA 4th Annual Symposium](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/achievements-of-national-center-for-supply-chain-automation-set-the-stage-for-the-ncsca-4th-annual-symposium/) - The National Center for Supply Chain Automation (NCSCA) will host its 4th Annual Symposium virtually on April 28-29 from noon to 3 pm EDT. Despite the challenges of Covid-19, perseverance, resourcefulness, and collaboration delivered results for NCSCA over the past year. Expanded certification programs, updated curriculum, corporate apprenticeships, and the acquisition of industry-standard training equipment have
- [Ag Tech Company Leader Shares Insights about Trends for 3 Types of Technicians](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/ag-tech-company-leader-shares-insights-about-trends-for-3-types-of-technicians/) - Sentera, a global technology company that devises hardware and software to interface with precision agriculture equipment such as planters and fertilizer applicators, employs three types of technicians: engineering technicians who work in the Minnesota company’s lab to build prototypes of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), sensors, and cameras; geospatial information system (GIS) technicians who create maps
- [More Powerful Batteries Will Be “Game-Changer” for Aerospace](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/more-powerful-batteries-will-be-game-changer-for-aerospace/) - Tod Colten, chief aerospace engineer and director of Flight Services at Sentera, envisions a “big revolution” in the aerospace industry as a result of advances in battery manufacturing infrastructure. Sentera is a global technology company that devises hardware and software to interface with precision agriculture equipment such as planters and fertilizer applicators. “There’s a lot
- [Battery Manufacturer Wants 1,000 Technicians who “Collaborate, Communicate, and Collectively Drive Problem-solving”](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/battery-manufacturer-wants-1000-technicians-who-collaborate-communicate-and-collectively-drive-problem-solving/) - As the site operations director for Ultium Cells LLC in Lordstown, Ohio, Tom Gallagher’s responsibilities include hiring 1,000 technicians to produce electric vehicle battery cells in the $2.3 billion plant that is under construction. When the company begins production in mid-2022 Gallagher said it will employ battery cell technicians who will operate all aspects of
- [Being a “Constant Learner” Propels Rachel Gaines](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/being-a-constant-learner-propels-rachel-gaines/) - Rachel Gaines replaces a transponder on top of Hercules, a remotely operated vehicle that she maintained and piloted as a robotics technician aboard E/V Nautilus from 2011 to 2015. Rachel Gaines has had an array of technician jobs at sea and on land since 2012 when she enrolled in a marine biology course at Monterey Peninsula
- [NSF Convergence Accelerator Program Funds IBM to Host Workshop Series “RISE”](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/nsf-convergence-accelerator-program-funds-ibm-to-host-workshop-series-rise/) - As part of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) Convergence Accelerator (CA) program, IBM Researchers are hosting a series of workshops titled “Reimagining Advanced Research for Human Good Through Industry and Educational Partnerships” (RISE). The workshops will bring together practitioners from various public and private institutions including institutions of secondary and higher education, industrial and academic research organizations,
- [Add “Communicate Problems” to Aspiring Technicians’ Must-Do Lists](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/add-communicate-problems-to-aspiring-technicians-must-do-lists/) - Korey Theberge, an engineering technician at Intel, says an informal study group helped hone his workplace communication skills. For his work as an engineering technician in a research and development lab at Intel in Hillsboro, Oregon, Korey Theberge constantly uses what he learned in the Portland Community College’s (PCC) electrical engineering technology program from which he graduated in 2016. To
- [Technician Excels at National Lab by Building “Toolbox” of Skills and Knowledge](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/technician-excels-at-national-lab-by-building-toolbox-of-skills-and-knowledge/) - At LLNL Correa Barrios designs, builds, operates, and maintains vacuum systems that take air and gas contaminants out of stainless steel vessels to create sterile environments. The empty vessels are back filled with ionized argon, which bombards the metals placed in the vessels and results in physical vapor deposition on items. The process of depositing
- [National Lab Supervisor Explains What He Looks for When Hiring Technicians](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/national-lab-supervisor-explains-what-he-looks-for-when-hiring-technicians/) - John M. “Bud” Chesser, senior supervisor of the Advanced Coating and Vacuum Process Lab in the Materials Engineering Division of Lawrence Livermore National Lab, looks for two things when screening applications of entry-level technicians: basic mechanical skills and inquisitiveness. During interviews, he asks: “Did you take apart your parents’ drill motor and put it back
- [Diligence Turns Mid-Career Shock into Successful Photonics Technician Career](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/diligence-turns-mid-career-shock-into-successful-photonics-technician-career/) - Richard Spencer did not expect to change careers when he was 46. When a mid-career change was foisted on him four years ago, however, he used his mechanical skills and a contact he had made during his 18-year cable industry career to get hired as a technician at Harris, now L3Harris Technologies Inc., in Melbourne,
- [Gulf Coast Community Colleges Take Deeper Dive with Employers after Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work Regional Meeting](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/gulf-coast-community-colleges-take-deeper-dive-with-employers-after-preparing-technicians-for-the-future-of-work-regional-meeting/) - San Jacinto College and Texas Gulf Coast employers followed up on a regional convening by Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work to take their workforce development efforts to a new level. Three information technology-focused webinars that the project offered with San Jacinto College in fall 2020 were the impetus, according to Dr. Sarah Janes,
- [Episode 27: Welding is One Piece of the Puzzle](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-27-welding-is-one-piece-of-the-puzzle/) - Rich Little, Welding Engineer, United Launch Alliance
- [Episode 26: Future Work, Future Technologies, Future Workforce](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-26-future-work-future-technologies-future-workforce/) - Linda Molnar, Program Director, National Science Foundation
- [Episode 25: Robotics Skills, Robotics Careers](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-25-robotics-skills-robotics-careers/) - Lisa Masciantonio, Chief Workforce Officer of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute
- [Episode 21: Automation–Helping Technicians Be More Productive](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-21-automation-helping-technicians-be-more-productive/) - Dave Vasko, Director of Advanced Technologies at Rockwell Automation
- [Episode 20: It’s More than Just Pressing “Cycle Start”](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-20-its-more-than-just-pressing-cycle-start/) - Terry Iverson, President, Iverson & Company
- [Episode 19: Digital Mastery and the Future Workforce](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-19-digital-mastery-and-the-future-workforce/) - Mark Maybury, Chief Technology Officer, Stanley Black & Decker
- [Episode 18: It’s All About Connected Devices](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-18-its-all-about-connected-devices/) - Erik Fogleman, Senior Technology Consultant, ConnStep
- [Episode 17: Technician Skills for Industry 4.0](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-17-technician-skills-for-industry-4-0/) - Marilyn Barger, Executive Director, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center and Richard Gilbert, Professor, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, University of South
- [Episode 16: Cross-Cutting Skills in Advanced Manufacturing for Medical Devices](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-16-cross-cutting-skills-in-advanced-manufacturing-for-medical-devices/) - Matthew Carter, Vice President, Cook Medical, Winston-Salem, NC
- [Episode 14: Delivering Automation at UPS](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-14-delivering-automation-at-ups/) - David Ayala, Western Region Buildings and Systems Engineering Training Manager for UPS
- [Episode 15: Working “Remotely”](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-15-working-remotely/) - Jill Zande, Associate Director and ROV Competition Coordinator for the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center at Monterey Peninsula College
- [Mehran Gul Spotlights High-Tech Companies Growth Outside U.S.](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/mehran-gul-spotlights-high-tech-companies-growth-outside-u-s/) - Mehran Gul joined the Special Interest Group meeting of Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work on July 16 from Switzerland to explain the emergence of big technology companies around the world in comparison to their development in the U.S. From 2015 to 2019 Gul was the lead for Digital Transformation of Industries at the
- [Episode 13: A Robot for Every Technician? A Look at Trends Driving Manufacturing](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-13-a-robot-for-every-technician-a-look-at-trends-driving-manufacturing/) - Ben Moses, Director, Manufacturing Technology and Stephen LaMarca, Technology Analyst, Association for Manufacturing Technology
- [Episode 12: Agility and Resilience in the Modern Workforce](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-12-agility-and-resilience-in-the-modern-workforce/) - Amanda Falvey, Director of Human Resources, BRP Marine Group
- [Episode 11: The Customer: Driver of Future Change](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-11-the-customer-driver-of-future-change/) - Sara Nicastro, Field Service Evangelist, Future of Field Service blog and podcast
- [Episode 10: Digital Transformation](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-10-digital-transformation/) - Mike Lesiecki, Co-PI, NSF ATE Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work
- [Episode 9: The Year in Review](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-9-the-year-in-review/) - Project Leadership Team, NSF ATE Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work, guests
- [Episode 8: Digital Twins](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-8-digital-twins/) - Gerry Deren, VP, Academic Enablement, Siemens, guest
- [Episode 7: Smarter and More Independent Robots](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-7-smarter-and-more-independent-robots/) - Lou Frenzel, Technology Editor, Electronics Design, guest
- [Episode 6: Micro-Credentials in Training and Education](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-6-micro-credentials-in-training-and-education/) - Timothy Thomas, Mohawk Valley Community College, guest
- [Episode 5: Journey to the Future Through Industry-Education Partnerships](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-5-journey-to-the-future-through-industry-education-partnerships/) - Brynt Parmeter and Emily McGrath, NextFlex and Tate, FlexFactor participant, guests
- [Episode 4: Design Thinking for Gender Equity](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-4-design-thinking-for-gender-equity/) - Alexa Frank and Rachael Munkacsi, Deloitte, and Hope Cotner, CORD, guests
- [Episode 3: One of the Key Things to Measure — OEE](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-3-one-of-the-key-things-to-measure-oee/) - Mariano Carreras, SMC International Training, guest
- [Episode 2: Who Owns the Skills Gap?](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-2-who-owns-the-skills-gap/) - Al Carlson, University of Florida, Innovation Station, guest
- [Episode 1: Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/episode-1-preparing-technicians-for-the-future-of-work/) - Michael Lesiecki, host
- [“Affinity to Learn” Helps Photonics Technicians Advance](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/affinity-to-learn-helps-photonics-technicians-advance/) - As a senior scientist with more than 30 years of experience in the Photonics and Quantum Sciences Department at L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Michael R. Lange leads a multidisciplinary group of 170 versatile employees that include photonics technicians; machinists; photonics, optical, electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineers; and PhD scientists. “We do a combination of research, engineering
- [Allen Carlson](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/allen-carlson/) - Allen Carlson Allen Carlson brings to the board four decades of extensive senior management and leadership experience having served global manufacturing fluid-power and motion-control companies. He spent 20 years with Sun Hydraulics, the last 16 years as President and CEO. Prior to joining Sun Hydraulics, Carlson served in various engineering, product management and sales assignments
- [Bryan Albrecht](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/bryan-albrecht/) - Bryan Albrecht Dr. Albrecht serves as the President and Chief Executive for Gateway Technical College. Gateway is located in Southeast Wisconsin and provides academic and workforce solutions for students and employers throughout the region. Under Bryan’s leadership Gateway has established a national leadership position in the development of innovative learning strategies, model business and industry
- [Mariano Carreras](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/mariano-carreras/) - Mariano Carreras Mariano launched his career at Alecop S. Coop where he began as a Research and Development Technician. During his time at Alecop S. Coop he also worked as R&D Director and then Business Unit Manager until 2000. He then signed on at SMC International Training located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain where he continues to
- [Dawn Montemayor](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/dawn-montemayor/) - Dawn Montemayor Dawn Montemayor received her BS in management information systems from the University of Central Florida. She now serves as the virtual chief security officer at Cyber Risk Solutions, providing guidance to business leaders on policy development, security architecture and engineering, security monitoring and management, incident response, security and compliance assessments, and vulnerability management.
- [Gail Norris](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/gail-norris/) - Gail Norris Gail Norris is the Director at Digital Industry Academy for Siemens Digital Industries, SITRAIN, where she collaborates with industrial customers to develop their employee skillsets, and partners with educational institutions on industrial programs. She is also a leadership coach. Gail has converted classic instructor-led offerings to several digital modalities, and has been instrumental

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- [Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work Home](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/) - Jobs change. Skills change. How can college programs keep up? Advancing technologies require technicians to navigate complex work environments. They need important skill sets that cross sector boundaries. By participating in our national employer and faculty survey, you can provide insight on which skills are highly valued. What We Have Achieved In fulfillment of our
- [Contact Us (main)](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/contact-us-main/) - Contact Us Do you have a question about our project activities and resources? We’re here to help you: Provide professional development workshops for your faculty, Strengthen your partnerships with employers, Identify and prioritize the core knowledge and skills required in your region, and Integrate the cross-disciplinary STEM core into your college’s technical programs. Please submit
- [Project Details](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/project-details/) - About Project Details Supporting the Technicians of the Future — Why It’s Important The workplace of the future will require technicians who are able to navigate complex workplace environments in which existing jobs are constantly evolving and new jobs are being created. What We Do Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work supports community colleges by
- [EU CTE Research](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/eu-cte-research/) - Lessons from EU Countries EU Policy and Practice in Education The changing nature of work raises many questions for the US education system. As the pace of innovation accelerates, technicians will need to acquire many new skills. Because this phenomenon is global, there is great value in looking at how other countries are responding to
- [Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work Home](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/front-page/) - Mission To enable the ATE Community to collaborate regionally with industry partners, within and across disciplines, on the transformation of associate degree programs to prepare US technicians for the work of the futurehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw136Kx0yuY What We Have Achieved In fulfillment of our project goals, we have: Identified industry perspectives on future skills and technician roles Provided
- [Webinars and Podcasts](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/webinars-and-podcasts/) - Resources Webinars Preparing Technicians Using The Framework for A Cross-Disciplinary STEM Core https://youtu.be/PbmE86az0yM What are the specific knowledge and skill areas that will future-proof the STEM technicians we are preparing for emerging technologies and how do we know? PRESENTERS Ann Claire Anderson, Project PI Senior Vice President, CORD Hope Cotner, Co-PIPresident, CORD Professional Development and
- [Home Test](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/home-test/) - Mission To enable the ATE Community to collaborate regionally with industry partners, within and across disciplines, on the transformation of associate degree programs to prepare US technicians for the work of the futurehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw136Kx0yuY What We Have Achieved In fulfillment of our project goals, we have: Identified new levels of understanding of the future technician’s role
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- [Faculty Cohort Application](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/faculty-cohort-application/) - Resources Faculty Cohort Application Thank you for your interest in participating in this professional development opportunity. If selected, you will Attend the HI-TEC conference in Kansas City, Wednesday July 31-Thursday, August 1, 2024 (Travel and lodging reimbursement and conference registration provided) Participate in a HI-TEC preconference planning workshop, Tuesday July 30, 8:30-noon Implement one cross-disciplinary
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- [Professional Development](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/professional-development/) - Resources Professional Development Let us help you understand the Future of Work, the implications for your program, and how you can prepare for the challenge of integrating emerging technologies. We offer webinars, workshops, and technical assistance with coaching in a variety of formats and lengths that can be customized to address the needs of your
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- [cross-disciplinary-stem-core](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/cross-disciplinary-stem-core/) - Resources A Framework for a Cross-Disciplinary STEM Core A Framework for a Cross-Disciplinary STEM Core consists of recommendations for incorporating knowledge and skills in Advanced Digital Literacy, Data Knowledge and Analysis, and Business Knowledge and Processes into associate degree technician preparation programs. Topics within these areas have been prioritized by educators and industry as essential
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- [Instructional Cards](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/instructional-cards/) - Resources Instructional Cards To support implementation of the Cross-Disciplinary STEM Core Framework, scenario-based instructional cards have been developed for classroom use. Use these micro-lessons to introduce new technology skills into your existing courses. Choose cards from any of the Framework’s three skill areas: Data Knowledge and Analysis Advanced Digital Literacy Business Knowledge and Processes A
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- [Regional Convenings](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/regional-convenings/) - Regional Convenings The Future of Work is ushering in rapid changes for the technician workforce and poses both challenges and opportunities for technician training and education. Cities and organizations across the country have engaged in dialogue to understand and better prepare for the workplace shifts already underway. However, there has been limited conversation about implications
- [Industry Advisory Board](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/industry-advisory-board/) - About Industry Advisory Board Bryan Albrecht Industry Advisory Chairman President Gateway Technical College, Ret Allen Carlson Regional Director University of Florida Innovation Station Mariano Carreras International Training Manager SMC España S.A.U Tu Huynh Vice President Infrastructure Technology Services Comerica Bank Kimberlee Millikan Cybersecurity Director Ascension Dawn Montemayor Virtual Chief Security Officer Cerberus Sentinel Gail Norris DirectorSITRAIN
- [Project Team Leadership](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/project-team-leadership/) - About Project Team Leadership Ann-Claire Anderson Principal Investigator Senior Vice President Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD)anderson@cord.org Hope Cotner Co-Principal Investigator President Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD) hcotner@cord.org Mike Lesiecki Co-Principal Investigator Senior Consultant Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD) mlesiecki@gmail.com Richard Gilbert Co-Principal Investigator Professor of Chemical and Biomedical EngineeringUniversity
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- [Contact Us](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/contact-us-2/) - Get Involved Join the Community and Sign Up for Our Mailing List The Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work project facilitates regional convenings of college faculty and administrators, industry representatives, workforce development professionals and economic development staff designed to Strengthen partnerships with employers, Identify and prioritize the core knowledge and skills required in your
- [Glossary](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/glossary/) - Glossary Download Word file of this glossary. DATA KNOWLEDGE & ANALYSIS Analytics tools for business (such as Excel, R, SAS) enhance and automate data analysis. Business analytics takes trends and insights gained from data analysis to identify and anticipate outcomes for making smarter, data-driven business decisions. Computational thinking uses problem-solving methods to turn a difficult
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- [Industry of Advisory Board Members](https://www.preparingtechnicians.org/industry-of-advisory-board-members/) - About Industry Advisory Board Members About the Members Bryan Albrecht Dr. Albrecht recently retired as the President and Chief Executive for Gateway Technical College. Gateway is located in Southeast Wisconsin and provides academic and workforce solutions for students and employers throughout the region. Under Bryan’s leadership Gateway has established a national leadership position in the
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