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How to Prepare Your Equipment for Summer Downtime

As we approach summer, we wanted to provide you with resources to help you understand how to properly prepare any of your equipment for downtime.

If you have any questions about preparing your equipment, please email support@amtekcompany.com or call 1-800-926-8359.

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Top 7 CTE Teaching Tips

CTE makes a unique and essential contribution to student learning, and although there is no “right” or “wrong” way to approach CTE education we have found that our favorite CTE teaching tips for educators include themes of collaboration, inclusivity, and flexibility.

These themes are reflected in ACTE’s ongoing High-quality CTE Initiative, which is a research-based framework to describe the key components of a high-quality CTE program of study.

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Skills-Based Training Examples for Workforce Programs

While employers face challenges in closing skills gaps, diversifying their workforces and remaining competitive in the rapidly changing global economy, training programs should aim to harness new technologies and teach critical skills, in addition to targeting underserved communities to attract a diverse talent pool.

These are some tried and tru skills-based training methods we've seen work.

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Standard FDM Canister Storage Best Practices Link »

See how easy it is to take the Stratasys J55 3D printer for a spin... Watch Short Video »

Roland DG UV flatbed printers and textural printers were used to create this inspirational “Stairwell of Imagination” at a San Francisco Elementary School Watch Video »

Revolutionize transportation manufacturing with 3D printing! Stratasys' latest blog explores the impact of additive manufacturing from prototyping to end-use parts Link »

Calcasieu Parish School Board Transforms Student Learning with Ultimaker 3D Printers Watch Video »

Free Guided Resources for Education: Student Design Thinking with 3D Printing Link »

How to Manually Register Your Roland Printer in the DG Connect Hub Link »

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Events / Webinars

Webinar: How to Use 3D Printing in the Classroom, Library, & Lab Watch On Demand »

Webinar: Teaching Future of Design with SOLIDWORKS Watch On Demand »

Webinar: Transform your classroom with Generative Design Watch On Demand »

Thank you to all the educators and industry partners who joined us and FANUC at Old Dominion University last month! It wa an incredible day of learning and networking! View event photos »

Our CNC Milling and Turning Workshop for Educators was a success! Special thanks to Levil for joining us and to Wor-Wic Community College for hosting. It’s always a privilege to get local educators together for some good ole fashioned professional development! View event photos »

Why is supply chain automation training so important? Link »

Join Amatrol for an exclusive conversation featuring the Dean of Gateway Technical College School of Manufacturing, Engineering, and IT and he discusses how their Smart Factory lab is helping prepare the employees of the future. Watch Video »

Can training and technology help industries reach the goal of zero defect manufacturing? Link »

During Community College month in April the US Department of Education spotlighted the invaluable role of community colleges in shaping the education landscape and empowering students to achieve their goals. Read the new blog post highlighting the transformative impact of community colleges on individuals and communities Link »

Skilled Tradespeople Report High Job Satisfaction Link »

Lean Manufacturing is a Lifestyle, Not a Journey Link »

Events & Webinars

2024 ITW Welding Instructor Conference (June 11-13) Register Today »

The Quanser Mobile Robotics Lab is designed to make the leap from classroom theory to real-world robotics a reality. Watch Video »

Student experiences and understanding driven by the Quanser QCar Link »

The call for entries is still open for the 2024 Quanser Global Sustainability Award for university engineering faculty! Enter here »

Webinars

Webinar: A Mobile Robot for Innovation and Research Register »

Developed through a partnership between MSSC and the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA), the Certified Forklift Technician (CFT) program is a nationally portable, industry-led, hands-on training and assessment certification program that prepares individuals with in-demand skills to maintain, service, and repair forklift trucks. Link »

Amtek 2024 Grant Guide Link »

Virginia Beach City Public Schools' new Renewable Energy Technology Program for high school students is making an impact Link »

CATEC partners with Porsche Charlottesville to bring students first-hand experience Link »

Danville Community College marks first Career and Technical Education Signing Link »

New River Community & Technical College host Skills and Trade Expo Link »

America is facing issues with technical education – how one local West Virginia school is trying to help Link »

Department of Labor Announces New Apprenticeship Pathway to College Credit for Delaware's Vocational Workforce Link »

Career and Technical Education Opportunities Growing for Roanoke Valley Students Link »

June 2024

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