Amatrol joins LIFT as a Silver Member and will continue to provide virtual and hands-on training for students across the country. DETROIT – LIFT, the Detroit-based, Department of Defense-supported national manufacturing innovation institute, announced today that Amatrol, the national leader in advanced manufacturing training equipment and interactive, multimedia e-learning courses, has joined LIFT as a … Continued
This press release was originally published on SACA’s website. Michael Cook, Rockwell Automation’s Director Global Academic Partnerships, recently endorsed the Smart Automation Certification Alliance’s efforts to create standards to ensure industry that potential employees possess up-to-date Industry 4.0 skillsets. Rockwell Automation has also joined SACA as a Platinum Member, which allows them to offer SACA … Continued
Career and Technical Education is the key to bridging the skills gap in the US. The President must recognize this and support CTE initiatives throughout the next four years. Education Has Been Disrupted The 2020 pandemic disrupted so many job markets – like entertainment, hospitality, travel, food service and retail. The crisis left thousands of … Continued
Supply Chain Automation is Growing Worldwide The global supply chain is becoming more complex, automated, efficient and vital than ever before. Industry 4.0 technologies have disrupted every sector of the economy, and the global supply chain is part of this transition. Every organization in the world depends on the work of individuals who are highly … Continued
Technical Training Leader Says Initiative Builds a Pathway to Careers A leader in technical training equipment and curriculum in Southeast Michigan is praising efforts by state and regional afterschool advocates to create more opportunities for girls to engage in high-quality science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities in the out-of-school time. Through a grant from … Continued
New certification provides competitive advantage for Macomb’s advanced manufacturing students Press release from Macomb Community College Macomb Community College has entered into an agreement with the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) and ATS Midwest, supporting the college’s efforts in aligning its education and training to meet the realities of Industry 4.0. Considered the fourth major … Continued
We’re thrilled to announce new learning systems from Amatrol that train HVAC skills for job readiness! HVAC Skills are in High Demand According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers through 2028 will grow by 13%. This is rated as “much faster than average” … Continued
View this article as a PDF list 2020 will be remembered as a transformational year for education. The way classes are taught (how…when…where) will undergo a major transformation this fall. As an educator, you’re faced with the challenge of delivering the same quality of content in a completely new way. Which means you now need … Continued
Industry 4.0 Instructor Training This summer, we’re offering the first ever virtual instructor training for Industry 4.0 Fundamentals. Dozens of instructors across the Midwest have been successfully prepared to deliver the Industry 4.0 Fundamentals content to their students through this training. Download the Virtual Instructor Training PDF While this year has been moved to a … Continued
A recently-published article reveals trends and strategies being deployed by higher education to optimize spending of CARES Act funds. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides nearly $14 billion in relief funds to institutes of higher education (IHEs). The provision, called the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, mandates that half of all … Continued