Welcome to FLATE
The Florida Advanced Technological Education Center (FLATE), a National Science Foundation Center of Excellence in high-technology manufacturing, is the go-to organization for manufacturing and advanced technical education, best practices and resources supporting the high performance skilled workforce for Florida’s manufacturing sectors. FLATE provides exemplary industry partnerships, workforce opportunity, and educational synergy throughout the state of Florida by connecting industry and workforce needs to targeted educational endeavors at many community and state colleges across Florida.
Made in Florida
FLATE has built a web portal for students in middle and high schools where they can learn about the wonderful, profitable opportunities in considering manufacturing as a career choice. Every day, we enjoy things that many people don’t realize were made in Florida. Behind every product and technology we use, there is a world of manufacturing. Today, in Florida, more than 20,000 different companies and 380,000 people work in the manufacturing field. The site has areas of information and resources for students, educators and industry. Visit MadeInFlorida.org
Florida Manufacturing Month
- FLORIDA MFG DAY WEBSITE
- 2020 FL MFG Month Student Virtual Events Summary Report
- 2020 MFG Month Wrap Up Article
- Industry Outreach Resources
WHAT’S NEW?
2015-20 FL Student Enrollment and Completion Trend Study
Data Assessment-FL MFG Workforce Needs
Engineering Technology at St. Johns River State College
Post Visit 2019 MFG Day Survey Results Cumulative Report
Miscellaneous Resources & Professional Development Opportunities
EXPLORING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FREE online course open to all.
Resources for ET CORE and Machining NIMS Alignment
WHITE PAPER: Manufacturing Day Tours: Student Feedback Shows Huge Impact
Sustainability in Manufacturing Lessons
