20th Anniversary Conference
Advanced Technologies/Advanced Skills:
Preparing a Globally Competitive Workforce
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Dayton, Ohio
Wednesday, October 1 - Friday, October 3, 2008
Conference Highlights
Conference Sessions
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Track 1 - Innovative and Exceptional Practices (ATC Programs, Services and Operations)
- Careful Planning: The Key to a Successful ATC Facility presented by: Hank Wade and Jack Roach
- The Human Side of Lean Manufacturing presented by: George H. Friesen
- Advancing Skills in the Automotive Industry: Snap-On Certification presented by Debbie Davidson and DuWayne Jennings
- Successful MEP/NIST Partnerships with Community & Techical Colleges presented by: Jose Anaya and Max Welch
Track 2 - Emerging and Transfer Technologies
- Hybrid Online Delivery of Photonics Training for Incumbent Workers presented by: Dan Hull
- Transition to IPv6, The Generation Internet Protocol presented by: Dallas Shiroma, Scott Murakami
- Siemens Mechatronics Certification Program Part 1 and Part 2 presented by: Gerald Sexton, Rob Carper
- Turbo-charge Your Advanced Technology Training Deployment with Blended Learning presented by: Vera Lewis-Jasper, Diane Ritter
Track 3 - Grants, Funding Models and Partnerships
- Aligning NSF Advanced Technology Center Programs with the Workforce System presented by Ken Smith
- AMTEC Built on Winning Relationships presented by Annette Parker, Elise Johnson, John Gajewski
- ATEEC Environmental and Energy Technologies Resources presented by: Todd Trammell
- ManufacturingVIRGINIA! and the Manufacturing Driver's License presented by: John Calver, Sheryl Bryan, Gary Randall, Amy Mueller
Track 4 - P-16 Continuum, Workforce Career Pathways
- Transportation Workforce Development: Opportunities for Community Colleges presented by: Omar Elkassed
- Meeting the Needs of Advanced Manufacturing: A Better Way to Deliver Industrial Maintenance Technology Curriculum presented by: Walt Barlow, Annette Parker, Allan Robertson, Rob Knight
- Successful Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Implementations - What's Next? presented by: James Retka, Ryan Beales, Sandra Everett
- Building Bridges with Technology - Outreach Programs for Middle School and High School Students presented by: Hope Cotner, Jack Roach, Barb Canfield, Erich Spengler, Norma Alvarado
Conference Address: Dayton Economic Development
Conference Address: Dr. Steve Johnson
Opening General Session: Eric Middlestadt
Sinclair CC Skills Track Presentation
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