Sheraton Crown Center Hotel
2345 McGee St
Kansas City, MO 64108
United States
Supported by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program, HI-TEC is a national conference on advanced technological education where secondary and postsecondary educators, counselors, industry professionals, trade organizations, and technicians can update their knowledge and skills. Charged with preparing America’s skilled technical workforce, the event focuses on the preparation needed by the existing and future workforce for companies in the high-tech sectors that drive our nation’s economy.
In addition to sharing information at our exhibitor booth, representatives from Manufacturing USA will speak on several panels, including:
| Date | Time | Session Information |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31 | 10:15-11:00 AM | Developing Modules for Bioindustrial Manufacturing Workforce Readiness BioMADE, in partnership with Delgado Community College, is developing modules that will help prepare laboratory and operator technicians to enter the bioindustrial manufacturing workforce. Entry-level technicians will be a key portion of the predicted 1.1 million positions to be created in the bioindustrial workforce in the near future. This session will involve participants in module revision and development. Participants will review the pilot modules, identify questions and revisions, and generate strategies for implementing modules in existing courses and programs. Louise Petruzzella and Hayley Orndof, BioMADE |
| 7/31 | 10:15-11:00 AM | STEM Collaborations with Advanced Manufacturers and Industry In late 2023, there were over 600,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs open. Manufacturers consistently cite the lack of a skilled workforce as one of the biggest challenges in advanced manufacturing. Manufacturing USA Institutes can partner with and assist educators as they navigate the career pathways and skills students will need to excel in industry. This panel will highlight local, regional, and national collaborations established by Manufacturing USA Institutes between industry members and educators to support the workforce of 2024 and beyond. Looking to get involved? This session is for you. Brad Conrad, NIST; Amy Kessler, IACMI; Taylor MacLeod, BioFabUSA; Christina Jones, NIST; Lisa Masciantonio, ARM Institute |
| 8/1 | 11:15A - 12:00 PM | Skills for Tomorrow’s Careers: Manufacturing USA Manufacturing USA supports hands-on, experiential programs that familiarize students with advanced manufacturing technology, entrepreneurship, and career pathways that can lead to good-paying advanced manufacturing careers. The Manufacturing USA Institutes support a wide variety of technologies and programs that effectively connect students, often from underserved communities, with resources and opportunities that can help guide their career decision-making through college. This panel discussion will focus on the most common skills necessary for advanced manufacturing career pathways in 2024 and will outline several institute programs that partner with community colleges and how you can bring these engaging programs to your school. Lisa Fronczek, NIST; Conrad Levia, CESMII; Robin Hammond, EPIXC; Lisa Brackett, MxD |
| 8/1 | 3:45-4:30 PM | Career Pathways in Advanced Manufacturing and Industry Did you know there are advanced manufacturing careers in high-end fashion, sustainable agriculture, and artificial intelligence? Manufacturing USA Institutes support talent pipelines in technology areas spanning a broad range of technologies including bio fabrication, composites, robotics, semiconductors, cybersecurity, advanced materials, and decarbonization. This panel will highlight the breadth of advanced manufacturing careers that are open to STEM students, non-traditional manufacturing careers, how to make the connections between students’ interests and those careers, our Modern Makers Career Pathways project, and how students can access opportunities in and pathways to advanced manufacturing careers. Christina Jones, NIST; Becky Lewis, NextFlex; Tymeeka Middleton, CyManII; Christy Johnson, BioFabUSA |
| 8/1 | 12:15-1:30 PM | CLOSING SESSION PANEL Industry Perspectives: Technological Drivers, Workforce Needs, & Critical Partnerships The panel will focus on addressing current and emerging industry drivers including future workforce needs, cultivation, development and maintenance of essential partnerships, and education and training initiatives. Brad Conrad, NIST |
For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.highimpact-tec.org/registration-2024/
Manufacturing USA is pleased to be a Platinum Level sponsor for this event.