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SUMMARY:Creating an Equitable & Future-Focused Manufacturing Workforce with Apprenticeship
DESCRIPTION:Right now\, American manufacturers are finding that they need to make near-term changes to their hiring and training practices in response to developments like these: \n\nCOVID-19 has accelerated the automation revolution and placed a renewed emphasis on safety and efficiency\, requiring manufacturers to hire workers who are skilled in new technologies and methods\, and to train those who aren’t.\nCompanies are awakening to the value and importance of offering equitable career opportunities\, causing a shift in policies and procedures in order to widen the talent pool and provide equitable access to opportunities for career advancement throughout the workforce.\nPresident Joe Biden has unveiled an economic recovery plan to Build Back Better that includes a concerted effort to drive demand for goods made by American manufacturers\, creating a need for a larger and better trained manufacturing workforce.\n\nApprenticeship has proved to be an effective means of training and upskilling new hires and incumbent workers in a wide variety of manufacturing occupations\, such as machinist\, CNC machine operator\, manufacturing engineering technician\, and many other high-demand roles. \nJoin JFF’s Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning with the AFL-CIO Working for America Institute to discover how apprenticeship can help your business become a more competitive player and an employer of choice for a diverse pool of talented workers from a wide range of backgrounds. \nDon’t miss this free event! The day’s activities will include a regional networking opportunity and offer practical advice and insights for HR professionals\, leaders of manufacturing companies\, and anyone else who’s interested in learning how apprenticeship can build a diverse and dynamic talent pipeline filled with workers who are well prepared for the manufacturing jobs of today and tomorrow. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/creating-an-equitable-future-focused-manufacturing-workforce-with-apprenticeship/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Education/Training,Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:UAlbany Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs
DESCRIPTION:Technology and Science Job & Internship Fair (Spr. 2021)\n\nWednesday\, March 10th 2021\, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST\n\n  \nThe Office of Career & Professional Development would like to invite you to the Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs from March 3 to March 24\, 2021. The four industry specific Virtual Fairs are recruiting events attended by current UAlbany students and alumni. All students and alumni are encouraged to pre-register for the upcoming fairs. Pre-registration provides employers the opportunity to view student and alumni profiles\, message students to connect with you the day of each fair and schedule a 1 on 1\, or group sessions. \n\n\nDownload the Employer Flyer here>>  \nDownload the Students/Alumni Flyer here>> \n  \nCareer Fair Description \n\nThe Technology and Science Job & Internship Fair is for all students majoring in STEM degree programs\, and students interested in working in the STEM fields. The office of Career and Professional Development recommends you prepare for the virtual fair by: \n\nPre-register for the Fair: Employers get a chance to prescreen applicants and possibly make note of\, or message applicants they want to meet with\, or interview at the fair. Pre-registering does not guarantee that you will get noticed or messaged by employers\, but why would you not take advantage of such an easy step.\nResearch Registered Employers: Get a jump start by getting a list of the companies attending the fair and doing some research on each of the companies you want to connect with. With so much information about companies on the Web\, there is no excuse not to do your homework.\nComplete or Update Your Handshake Profile: Employers have the ability to view students’ profiles\, so updating your resume and the For Employers Only section will allow you to stand out.\nAttend Career Fair Prep Sessions: If you have never attended a virtual fair\, need assistance completing your Handshake profile\, or you need guidance on how to engage employers in a virtual fair.\n\nIf you need assistance registering for sessions or have any questions regarding the fair email career@albany.edu or attend one of the Virtual Fair Facts https://albany.joinhandshake.com/events \n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ualbany-spring-2021-virtual-career-fairs-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Education/Training,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:UAlbany Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs
DESCRIPTION:Business Job & Internship Fair (Spr 2021)\nWednesday\, March 3rd 2021\, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST\n\n  \nThe Office of Career & Professional Development would like to invite you to the Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs from March 3 to March 24\, 2021. The four industry specific Virtual Fairs are recruiting events attended by current UAlbany students and alumni. All students and alumni are encouraged to pre-register for the upcoming fairs. Pre-registration provides employers the opportunity to view student and alumni profiles\, message students to connect with you the day of each fair and schedule a 1 on 1\, or group sessions. \n\n\nDownload the Employer Flyer here>>  \nDownload the Students/Alumni Flyer here>> \nCareer Fair Description\n\nThe Business Job & Internship Fair is for all students majoring in Business degree programs\, other related fields\, and students interested in working in the business field. The office of Career and Professional Development recommends you prepare for the virtual fair by: \n\n\n\n\n\nPre-register for the Fair: Employers get a chance to prescreen applicants and possibly make note of\, or message applicants they want to meet with\, or interview at the fair. Pre-registering does not guarantee that you will get noticed or messaged by employers\, but why would you not take advantage of such an easy step.\nResearch Registered Employers: Get a jump start by getting a list of the companies attending the fair and doing some research on each of the companies you want to connect with. With so much information about companies on the Web\, there is no excuse not to do your homework.\nComplete or Update Your Handshake Profile: Employers have the ability to view students’ profiles\, so updating your resume and the For Employers Only section will allow you to stand out.\nAttend Career Fair Prep Sessions: If you have never attended a virtual fair\, need assistance completing your Handshake profile\, or you need guidance on how to engage employers in a virtual fair.\n\nIf you need assistance registering for sessions or have any questions regarding the fair\, email career@albany.edu or attend one of the Virtual Fair Facts https://albany.joinhandshake.com/events \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ualbany-spring-2021-virtual-career-fairs/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Education/Training,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:TVCOG Presents Food for Thought # 5: Prototyping for Mixed Reality Games with Velan Studios
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing Incubator at TVCOG Presents Food for Thought # 5: Prototyping for Mixed Reality Games with Velan Studios\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series. What started as an experiment by a small team at Velan Studios ended up as their debut title\, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit! Starting as a “find the fun” experiment\, their team began the prototyping process for what would become a mixed-reality game partnership between Nintendo and Velan Studios right here at Tech Valley Center of Gravity! \n“Find the fun” in prototyping and join us for a special presentation from Velan Studios! Dan Doptis\, Jan-Erik Steel\, and Ed Tumbusch of Velan will discuss the challenges and the magic of their team’s three-year journey from ideation to prototype for the studios debut title\, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit! \nDan Doptis\, a Full Sail graduate\, has worked in the video game industry for over 16 years. He is credited as an engineer and designer on over 8 titles and most recently is credited with being the Game Director and co-inventor of Mario Kart Live Home Circuit. He has a passion for toy building and is named on several US patents related to hardware interaction within a video game. He currently works at Velan Studios as an engineer. \nGrowing up\, Ed Tumbusch always knew that he wanted to make video games. After graduating from the University of Nevada Reno with a degree in Computer Science\, he began his adventure in the game development world that has spanned 14 years\, 4 studios and over 12 shipped titles to date. Ed has always been an avid maker\, diving headfirst into 3D printing\, electronics building\, woodworking\, and drone racing. Today\, Ed is employed by Velan Studios where he can combine his game development experience with his love for tinkering. \nJan-Erik Steel has worked in the game industry for over 20 years\, and has been credited on over 15 console and handheld titles. His most recent role as Lead Programmer on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit was a career highlight and a dream come true. Prior to joining the founding team at Velan Studios\, Jan-Erik was co-founder of Waypoint Labs\, an AR-centric startup that was awarded Grand Prizes at VR/AR challenges at the MIT Media Lab and an AT&T Developer Summit. He is named on several patents for physical toy-game interactions and touchscreen gameplay mechanics. \nVelan Studios was founded in 2016 with a mission to uncover the magic of breakthrough technology and design to deliver revolutionary gameplay experiences. Based in downtown Troy\, the team at Velan Studios is comprised of a diverse set of seasoned developers who have worked on multiple hit games and franchises; including Guitar Hero\, Rock Band\, Uncharted\, Destiny\, Skylanders\, Metroid\, Tony Hawk\, Donkey Kong Country\, and more. Velan’s first game\, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit\, was released in October of 2020 in partnership with Nintendo. \nThe Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity provides expert coaching and incubation across industries\, advisory services and support for product-related startups. For members launching entrepreneurial ventures\, we offer resources for product development through the Prototyping Center\, with its advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace. \n  \n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/tvcog-presents-food-for-thought-5-prototyping-for-mixed-reality-games-with-velan-studios/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Education/Training,Game Development,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Workforce/Talent
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SUMMARY:Rensselaer to Host 9th Annual National Manufacturing Day
DESCRIPTION:Virtual event will allow high school students and educators to explore critical role of manufacturing\n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how a nimble and innovative manufacturing sector can address some of humanity’s most pressing and emergent needs — from the production of masks and shields to the biomanufacturing of therapeutics. \n\nBeginning on Monday\, November 2\, high school students from across the region will have an opportunity to explore some of the wide-ranging potentials of manufacturing during the 9th Annual National Manufacturing Day celebration at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. \n\nDue to the current pandemic\, students will be transported to the Rensselaer campus and local manufacturing facilities through virtual field trips during a week-long event that ends with a virtual panel discussion Friday\, November 6. \n\n“Each year we look forward to welcoming students to Rensselaer’s beautiful campus and the state-of-the-art facilities\, and sharing with them our passion and expertise in advanced manufacturing\,” said Shekhar Garde\, Dean of the School of Engineering at Rensselaer. “This year is especially important because the global pandemic has underscored the importance of applying science and engineering to everything we do\, including manufacturing solutions from PPEs to therapeutics and vaccines.” \n\nDuring one of the virtual tours\, students and educators will have an opportunity to see the Manufacturing Innovation Learning Lab (MILL) at Rensselaer\, where staff have been manufacturing critical face shields for the protection of frontline health care workers. \n\n“The pandemic has caused us to rethink the way we use and share our resources\,” said Sam Chiappone\, who is leading the face shield manufacturing effort at Rensselaer as the director of the MILL. “This is a great example of how resilient and flexible manufacturing can respond to immediate needs and contribute to the common good.” \n\nParticipants will also have the chance to virtually visit Simmons Machine Tool\, Ross Valve\, Ross Precision Machining\, or Industrial Tool & Die\, where they will get an up-close look at various manufacturing machines and processes\, and learn how these local companies have adapted to meet the needs of modern manufacturing. Students and educators will be provided with questions to reflect upon during each of the two tours. \n\nQuestions that students come up with throughout the virtual experiences can be shared on Friday\, November 6 at 9 or 10:30AM during two live virtual panel discussions with Rensselaer undergraduate and graduate engineering students\, and representatives from the local manufacturing companies they virtually toured. Reporters are also invited to virtually attend either panel discussion. \n\n“While the pandemic poses many challenges\, this virtual National Manufacturing Day event allows us to offer this educational opportunity to an unlimited number of students without\ngeographical constraints\,” said Elizabeth Herkenham\, the education outreach director for the School of Engineering at Rensselaer. \n\nThe Rensselaer National Manufacturing Day celebration is being presented by the MILL\, the Rensselaer School of Engineering Educational Outreach Department\, and Multimedia Services at Rensselaer. \n\nEducators who would like to register for their class to participate can do so before Wednesday\, November 4 by contacting School of Engineering Outreach Department at soeoutreach@rpi.edu. \n  \nLEARN MORE HERE>>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/rensselaer-to-host-9th-annual-national-manufacturing-day/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Education/Training,Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:Fuzehub Virtual Manufacturing Day
DESCRIPTION:Fuzehub Virtual NYS Manufacturing Day 2020 is an on-line event that will celebrate manufacturers from across New York State and highlight the pathways students can take toward manufacturing careers. Help jumpstart the next generation’s interest in Manufacturing. #MFGDay20\n\nAbout NYS Manufacturing Day 2020\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFuzeHub\, the statewide New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NYMEP) center\, is hosting this half-day event and working closely with event partners at the Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM)\, Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC)\, and the Manufacturing and Technology Resource Consortium (MTRC). In addition to AIM and MTRC\, participating MEP Centers from across New York State include: \n\nAlliance for Manufacturing and Technology (AM&T)\nCenter for Economic Growth (CEG)\nIndustrial Technology Assistance Corporation (ITAC)\nManufacturing and Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC)\nTrain\, Development\, Optimize (TDO)\n\nBy recognizing NYS manufacturers and building awareness of available educational and training opportunities\, NYS Manufacturing Day 2020 will benefit companies\, community leaders\, educators\, high school and college students as well as economic development and manufacturing associations from across New York State. Don’t miss this opportunity to share what’s great about working for your company\, or to prepare yourself or your students for a career in manufacturing! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE DETAILS\n\nTo ensure safe\, physical distancing during the age of COVID-19\, NYS Manufacturing Day 2020 will use an on-line platform called Remo that provides event participants with a virtual experience modeled after the real-world.\nRemo’s virtual conference hall supports face-to-face video conversations and includes tables\, chairs\, and a stage for speakers.\nHigh school and college students\, teachers\, and guidance counselors can ask manufacturers what it’s like to work in industry and learn about opportunities to get the training and education that’s needed for a career in manufacturing.\n\n  \nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/nys-manufacturing-day-2020/
CATEGORIES:Education/Training,Manufacturing,Workforce/Talent
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