Join us for a lively discussion with business and education leaders about how automation is changing the landscape of the industrial workforce in Iowa, and how education across the state should respond.
Discover how Hawkeye Community College is preparing students for careers in advanced manufacturing through industrial robotics and automation education programs.
Hear from industry and education experts about the challenges facing the manufacturing sector and the opportunities that funding and educational programs can offer employers, workers and students. This event is open to K-12 educators, post-secondary educators and employers.
Cost
The event is FREE to attend and includes lunch. Please let us know your interest in attending by completing the online registration.
Agenda
| 8:30am–9:00am | Sign-in, coffee, light breakfast |
| 9:00am–9:10am | Welcome |
| 9:10am–9:35am | FANUC Overview, History, and Products
Joe Baldiga, FANUC |
| 9:35am–10:00am | Hawkeye Community College Robotics Program Overview |
| 10:00am–10:25am | How Industry Stays Ahead of Workforce Issues and
How John Deere Connects with Local Education
David Ottavianelli, John Deere |
| 10:25am–10:50am | Acieta's Future Workforce Plan - Ryan Smallfoot, Acieta
IGNITE Pathways - Innovations in Education - Michell Barry |
| 10:50am–11:15am | Advanced Manufacturing, CNC & Automation Resources for
Schools and Colleges
Cale Hutchings, Iowa Department of Education |
| 11:15am–12:15pm | Panel Discussion and Q&A |
| 12:15pm–1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm–1:15pm | Shuttle to Automation and Robotics Center |
| 1:15pm–2:45pm | Automation & Robotics Center Workshops/Tour - Robotics
- System Integration
- Machining
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| 2:45pm–3:00pm | Shuttle to Adult Learning Center |
| 3:00pm–3:30pm | Reassemble for Q&A |
Register
The event is free to attend and will include light refreshments and lunch.
Register online for Aligning Skills Between Industry & Education.
Workshops and Tours
See the Automation & Robotic Center's state-of-the-art equipment and open-lab concept facility first hand with afternoon workshops and tours.
Address: 360 Westfield Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa
(Only a couple blocks from the Adult Learning Center. Shuttle transportation provided)
Event Sponsors
FANUC
Hawkeye Community College
Mission Learning Systems
Tags
- community events
- continuing education