Expert Series By SmartBrief Building the Next-Gen Manufacturing Workforce: Telling the Real Story

Featuring

  • SmartBrief
  • VEX Robotics

About This Expert Series

The manufacturing industry is growing and evolving rapidly, driven largely by digital technologies, automation and increased demand for skilled workers.

This webinar will explore how CTE can help prepare students for careers in manufacturing.

  1. Kanoe Namahoe

    Host Kanoe Namahoe Editorial Director SmartBrief

  2. Andrew Pokelwaldt

    Guest Speaker Andrew Pokelwaldt Director of Education and Workforce, The Composites Institute

What You'll Learn

  1. Skill gaps in manufacturing and how CTE can bridge them
  2. Teaching students and families about what manufacturing is - and what it isn't
  3. Training programs that include skill development and industry certifications
  4. Aligning educational curricula with manufacturing technologies, including robotics and AI systems
  5. Success stories about programs that equip students for high-demand jobs