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Lomira Learning Lab Inspires Enthusiastic Tech Ed Students

October 29, 2018

Authentic Industrial Equipment in the Classroom Instructors at Lomira School District are passionate about giving their students access to authentic automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing equipment as early as...Read More

Groundbreaking for Advanced Manufacturing Expansion at Gateway iMET Center

October 23, 2018

Sturtevant, WI -- Industry and education leaders from across the country came together to support the groundbreaking of a 35,000 square foot expansion of the SC Johnson iMET Center...Read More

Minnesota High School Paves Way for Careers in Advanced Manufacturing

October 15, 2018

Dakota County, MN - High school students in Minnesota are benefitting from exposure to state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing technology in multiple classroom settings. Intermediate School District (ISD) 917 serves nine...Read More

Grand Opening For Mobile Skills Lab

October 9, 2018

Mobile Skills Lab Recognized by Education, Industry and Government Leaders The Ashley Furniture Mobile Skills Lab had its grand opening on Tuesday, October 9. Educators and community leaders were...Read More

FANUC Robots Impact Core Learning at Germantown High School

September 28, 2018

Industrial-Grade Robotics In November 2016, voters in Germantown approved an $84 million referendum that would go toward upgrading buildings and classrooms in the Germantown School District. To capitalize on...Read More

Wisconsin Ranked a Top State for Adult Learners

September 18, 2018

Best Colleges for Adult Learners Washington Monthly is known for their annual rankings of colleges and universities with lists like Top 4-year Universities or Best Bang for Your Buck...Read More

Your First Day in Manufacturing: 10 Tips from an Expert

September 13, 2018

A friend whose son had recently accepted an entry-level industrial position asked me what advice I have for someone on their first day in manufacturing. This is what I...Read More

MSSC Announces New CPT+ Certification with Amatrol Skill Boss

September 10, 2018

Last week, the Manufacturing Standards Skills Council (MSSC) announced a partnership with Amatrol to launch the CPT+ Skill Boss Training and Certification Program. The program builds upon MSSC's Certified...Read More

Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants Upskill Workers and Benefit Employers

September 6, 2018

Grants Move Wisconsin Forward “Forward” is Wisconsin’s state motto, and that is certainly the trajectory of industry in this region. For example, Foxconn is continually making progress on the opening...Read More