Celebrating National Manufacturing Day: Creating Our Future
Ed.gov Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Department of Education is excited to join manufacturers, workers, educators, students, and families across our nation in celebrating National Manufacturing Day.
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College Hiring Dips, But Most Employers Will Maintain or Increase Hiring
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 11, 2024
The research shows industries with large decreases in hiring this year include chemical (pharmaceutical) manufacturers, which planned a hiring increase of slightly more than 30% last year but expect to decrease hiring by almost 13% for the Class of 2024. this year compared to -4.6% last year), utilities (0.3% compared to -16.6%).
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College of Lake County Advanced Technology Center Supports the Next Generation of Manufacturing
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MARCH 14, 2023
Manufacturing is a crucial element of the Lake County, Ill., To support the automation and digitalization that defines the fourth industrial revolution — known as Industry 4.0 — the facility gives students hands-on experience with the latest manufacturing equipment so they are better equipped to find a job in the industry after graduating.
Top Manufacturing Tech Trends of 2022
CAPD
JANUARY 5, 2023
Now that 2023 is here, we’re looking back on 2022’s top tech trends in manufacturing. The NAM’s digital transformation arm, the Manufacturing Leadership Council, and its innovation management division, the Innovation Research Interchange, gave us an overview. See the full list at NAM.
Facts about Manufacturing: The Top 18 Facts You Need to Know
CAPD
JANUARY 19, 2023
Published by National Association of Manufacturing “ 8. By 2030, 4 million manufacturing jobs will likely be needed. Over the next decade, 4 million manufacturing jobs will likely be needed, and 2.1 million are expected to go unfilled if we do not inspire more people to pursue modern manufacturing careers.
General Assembly Vacates TSU Board of Trustees, Governor Makes Appointments
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 28, 2024
I’m pleased to appoint these highly qualified individuals who will work alongside administrators and students to further secure TSU’s place as a leading institution,” said Lee.
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Wayne State to Collaborate on $75M Department of Energy Award
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 18, 2024
As part of this development, Wayne State University’s College of Engineering will provide hands-on experiences to high schoolers and establish workforce training in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
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Class of 2022 Employment Rates Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 15, 2023
percent in November with job gains in health care, government, and manufacturing. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bureau reported the unemployment rate continues to decline, sliding to 3.7
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Michigan Expands Tuition-Free Community Scholarship Program to Adults Ages 21-24 Without Degrees
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
With low unemployment, growing advanced manufacturing industries, and strong small business growth, we need to expand Reconnect to bolster our pipeline for talented workers. "This expansion will help us reach our Sixty by 30 goal—to have 60% of adults earn a postsecondary education or training by 2030—and build on our economic momentum.
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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 22, 2023
Pathways for Careers in Manufacturing and Engineering, a joint effort from Cal State Fullerton’s Extension and International Programs and the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has received $211,000 to spark community college students’, high schoolers’, and eventually, middle schoolers’ interest in the field of biomanufacturing.
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Brown Arrests 41 Student Protesters
Confessions of a Community College Dean
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Brown University arrested 41 students Monday night following a sit-in at University Hall, where they demanded that the university divest its endowment from arms manufacturers, The Providence Journal reported.
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Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard Named President of Harvey Mudd College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Her work has led to several technological advances, such as simulation tools for assessing emergency department patient flow, improved manufacturing processes for medical devices, and a sensor-based system to conduct early screening of Parkinson’s disease.
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Tsai Lu Liu Appointed Dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Liu’s scholarly work focuses on analysis of user experience, applications of design thinking, industrial design processes, product development and manufacturing, and pedagogy. Liu holds a B.S. from National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan; an MBA from Georgia State University; and a Master of Industrial Design from Auburn University.
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Case Study: How One College Brought a Technology Training Center to Life
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MARCH 16, 2023
The manufacturing industry in Lake County, Illinois, just north of Chicago, employs nearly 100,000 of the county’s 700,000 residents and is responsible for nearly $50 billion of the county’s economy. It made sense to consider the role the institution could play in supporting local manufacturing.
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Illinois college offering paid 8-week internships to unemployed suburban residents
University Business
JANUARY 31, 2024
The partnership with Opportunity Works connects participants with eight-week paid internships in high-demand industries like transportation, distribution and logistics, information technology, manufacturing, and healthcare. The internships pay $15 per hour for 25 hours per week.
How schools can streamline their alternative credentials programs
University Business
MARCH 21, 2024
By partnering with those local businesses, that college could develop a curriculum specific for each auto manufacturer. For example, a college could reach out to local automotive dealerships to identify what skills are required for automotive technicians. It also provides a reoccurring revenue stream for the college.
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2024 L.I.F.T. Summit
CAPD
APRIL 2, 2024
Hosted by our early career recruiting team and leaders from our African American Forum, Hispanic Forum and our Women’s Network, this 3-day event is designed to introduce students to our company and culture, showcase diversity and inclusion, build relationships and offer early access to interview for various 2025 Start Date opportunities including: (..)
These states and cities are the most competitive for students seeking an internship
University Business
MARCH 5, 2024
Computer hardware, construction, media production, management consulting and electronic manufacturing appeared in the top 10 for having the most daily applicants and offering the most opportunities. Electronic manufacturing – 8.17 Electronic manufacturing 22.35 Electronic manufacturing – 8.17
Floating factories of artificial leaves could make green fuel for jets and ships
The Guardian Higher Education
NOVEMBER 11, 2023
Cambridge University scientists develop a device to ‘defossilise’ the economy using sunlight, water and carbon dioxide Automated floating factories that manufacture green versions of petrol or diesel could soon be in operation thanks to pioneering work at the University of Cambridge.
Higher Ed Reimagined: Laptops Give Dual-Credit Students Technology Skills for the Workforce
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MAY 31, 2023
At the College of Lake County’s Advanced Technology Center, dual-credit high school students receive hands-on experience with the latest manufacturing technology that supports Industry 4.0. But just as important as the industrial technology experience the students receive is the exposure to software they’ll see in the workforce.
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Boston U Won’t Close Door on Firearm Investments
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MARCH 2, 2023
The executive committee of Boston University’s Board of Trustees voted not to pre-emptively restrict the university from investing in civilian gun manufacturers, saying those companies did not meet the board’s criteria for a level of social harm justifying divestment.
Material Impact: How Clark Nexsen Can Source and Use Materials with Lower Embodied Carbon Emissions
Clark Nesxen
AUGUST 8, 2023
Though emissions from transport are often a fraction of the emissions associated with manufacturing a product, shipping over needlessly long distances should be avoided when possible. The following are key findings about these high-impact materials pertaining to regional manufacturers. Concrete—a lost cause or an opportunity?
Stacking Certificates and Degrees
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 3, 2023
But in the last 10 to 15 years, many public community colleges and regional universities have greatly expanded their applied and technical programs, particularly in fields like health care, information technology and advanced manufacturing.
HBCUs are getting creative to meet growing student housing demand
University Business
JANUARY 12, 2023
The low-cost, easily manufactured dorms will have blue and gold exteriors — the university’s colors — with private bathrooms, kitchenettes and showers inside. The project will cost about $4 million, Frederiksen said.
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A glimpse inside Intel
CAPD
MARCH 23, 2023
semiconductor manufacturing. semiconductor manufacturing on Friday, telling an MIT audience that the ongoing expansion of his firm’s production capacity would bolster the company over the long term while giving the U.S. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger gave an optimistic account of U.S. more economic and industrial security.
These rural colleges are beating the odds to drive student success
University Business
APRIL 7, 2023
However, rural community college students also play a part in preparing their students for work that will be replacing those legacy industries, such as advanced manufacturing. Courses in manufacturing are now filled up within two days of opening. Still, skepticism about higher education threatens to upend rural community colleges.
Bridging careers in aerospace manufacturing and fusion energy, with a focus on intentional inclusion
CAPD
JANUARY 12, 2023
By: Turner Jackson | MIT Energy Initiative. “A A big theme of my life has been focusing on intentional inclusion and how I can create environments where people can really bring their whole authentic selves to work,” says Joy Dunn ’08.
Texas A&M President responds to national security and Qatar campus rumors
University Business
JANUARY 8, 2024
He says the focus of research at the campus includes energy, water, environment, carbon capture, smart manufacturing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and data analytics in the energy sector. Read more from KBTX.
Getting a firsthand look at Believing in Better at Kohler
College Forward
APRIL 10, 2024
At the Kohler WasteLAB, scholars delved into the social impact of Kohler’s “Believing in Better” mission, witnessing firsthand how the WasteLAB repurposes manufacturing materials into innovative and fashionable products, thus minimizing waste.
Best UK universities for mechanical engineering – league table
The Guardian Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Encompasses the analysis, design, manufacturing and maintenance of all types of mechanical system, including the production and use of heat and mechanical power Continue reading.
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Law Significantly Cuts Prison Time for Higher Ed Credentials
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 19, 2023
She points out that crimes that most people would describe as non-violent are listed as violent in certain states , including purse-snatching, manufacture of methamphetamines, and burglary, even if the burglarized building is empty. According to Reed, fear of violent offenders is often disproportionate.
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Feds award Bergen Community College $4.5M to grow agriculture education
University Business
JUNE 23, 2023
jobs reside within the affiliated industries – including at farms, research laboratories, manufacturers, engineering firms and logistics companies. The 2023 Feeding the Economy report commissioned by agriculture industry leaders shows that nearly 20% of all U.S. economic activity ($8.6 trillion) comes from the food and agriculture sector.
Innovation and Creation in Ever-Advancing Artificial Intelligence - Ray Schroeder, European Business Review
Ray Schroeder
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
We understand that artificial intelligence (AI) resulted in the loss of many blue-collar jobs as smart robots took over the manufacturing process. However, we now know that this generation of AI will have even greater impact in truly creative fields, including art and original authorship. The impact is far-reaching and revolutionary.
Metaverse explained for University Leaders: What is currently possible within the Metaverse? 2/4
Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Saving individual students the cost of investing in the kit that is likely to be constantly upgraded as IT equipment manufacturers attempt to recoup their investments. Graphic design and game design students would undoubtedly benefit from practice suites to be able to design 3D models and game interactives.
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Seeking Solutions to Strengthen Career Pathways
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Team NEO, in its 2019 Aligning Opportunities Report, zeroes in on the talent shortage facing three sectors of the economy — IT, manufacturing, and healthcare. Many of these careers are associated with a degree or other credential (or pathway) at the College.
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Canadian Careers In Demand: 2023-2031
Study and Go Abroad
JANUARY 16, 2024
General farm workers Nursery and greenhouse workers Harvesting labourers Aquaculture and marine harvest Logging and forestry Careers in processing, manufacturing, and utilities Careers in these fields may require comparatively less education than many others above.
THE COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES’ GRADUATE TRANSPORTATION DESIGN – A PROGRAM FOR VISIONARIES
College for Creative Study
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The College is no stranger to teaching automotive design – in fact, its undergraduate Transportation Design program has been around for 60+ years and CCS alumni can be found in the design departments of almost every major auto manufacturer and nearly all the tier 1 auto suppliers.
Create a Trauma-Sensitive Learning Environment Using Container-Setting
The Scholarly Teacher
APRIL 17, 2024
A container can also be defined by what “belongs” or “fits” inside (and what does not); though a cardboard box may hold water, water will ultimately destroy the box if it is not specifically manufactured to hold liquid.
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BMCC Grad Looks to Make Restaurants More Accessible
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 9, 2023
With the help of Snipes, she’s now researching larger-scale manufacturing and making adjustments. And they said, to have something created for them by somebody who’s also in a wheelchair, that’s something they’re proud of.”
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How community colleges fit in to the promise of the CHIPS and Science Act
University Business
JANUARY 10, 2023
More than 40 new semiconductor ecosystem projects were announced across the country, nearly $200 billion in investments were announced across 16 states to increase domestic manufacturing capacity, and 40,000 new jobs were announced in the semiconductor ecosystem as part of the new projects. Read more on Politico.
The 5 metrics colleges and universities should measure to boost their value
University Business
APRIL 15, 2024
Employer alignment Jobs in in information technology and business, health care, and manufacturing and engineering are considered the country’s most high-wage and in-demand jobs. Likewise, only a few states provide insights into postsecondary programs’ occupational outcomes.
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 11 subjects for 2023
CAPD
MARCH 23, 2023
The Institute received a No. MIT also placed second in five subject areas: Accounting and Finance; Architecture/Built Environment; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; and Economics and Econometrics.
Education security officials ‘unprepared to cope’ should a cyberattack occur, report
University Business
MAY 16, 2023
” The survey gathered the opinion of 1,600 chief information security officers (CISO) across different sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing and the public sector.
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Hold Fast to Dreams: Parting Words from Dr. Charlie Nelms
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 26, 2023
I also considered joining my cousins who had left the rural south for jobs “Up North,” working in the automobile, steel, or other manufacturing industries, where little formal education was required, and where even a custodian could earn several times more than a seasonal farm worker, sharecropper, or subsistence farmer.
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