We recently teamed up with Piedmont Virginia Community College to host a CNC Machining workshop for local educators in the area.

With the help of instructors from EMCO and Siemens, we covered a great deal of material related to CNC machine tooling and software in just two days.

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Tips for Starting an

Apprenticeship Program

The Department of Labor's ApprenticeshipUSA initiative has outlined several tips for starting an apprenticeship program.

The advice spans from how to form industry partnerships to ways you can build out the core components of a successful apprenticeship program.

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High School vs. Community College Mechatronics Programs

What is the difference between a high school and community college mechatronics program?

This was the main question on people's minds at our recent Mechatronics Workshop at Wytheville Community College.

Here are some photos from the training and a recap of all the lessons we covered.

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FREE OFFER: Lab or

Machine Shop Consultation

Designing a new or upgrading an old machine shop or CTE lab can be complex, especially when working with architects, electricians, and multiple manufacturers.

That’s why Amtek Company is offering a FREE lab design and layout consultation for interested educators.

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