Previously we explored the details and definition of formal licensed apprenticeship (FLATE FOCUS June 2013) and formal student internships (FLATE Focus July 2013). This month we will look at less formal work experiences for students. These experiences differentiate themselves from apprenticeships and internships by the important fact that they do not have any tie to […]
It’s not too late to sign up for Manufacturing Day in Florida. FLATE, the National Science Foundation Center of Excellence at Hillsborough Community College in Brandon and the Manufacturers Association of Florida are working with industry partners and educators across the state to make a big, statewide splash for students on Manufacturing Day which is on Oct. […]
Looking for ways to attract students to your manufacturing programs and to manufacturing jobs? A new study by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Economics and Statistical Administration offers a different and positive light on wages and salaries in manufacturing. Although comparisons between new hires and incumbent workers probably won’t mean much to students, […]
In sTEm-at-Work Puzzle #35 the technician for Sun Hydraulics performed the quality check on a hydraulic driven actuator before it was to be shipped to the customer. After examining the test results shown in the graphic below, the Tech did not send the actuator to the customer, but instead, sent it back for rework because […]
According to a recent study conducted by the Hillsborough and Pinellas counties’ leading economic and workforce development organizations, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are home to 2,074 manufacturers, representing 50,803 employees. Manufacturing employees have a total income contribution of almost $9 billion to the local economy, and each manufacturing job created results in the creation of […]
There is a song in the Disney Junior channel which beats to the tune of “you can be who you want to be.” That was exactly the kind of message 36 girls enrolled in the PACE program received during their one day visit to FLATE’s, Careers in Technology and RoboticsWorkshop. The workshop was held in […]
FLATE and the National Science Foundation recognize the importance of providing professional development to the Florida engineering technology community. This year FLATE hosted the 3rd Engineering Technology Summer Institute workshop for Florida educators, faculty and staff personnel involved in “Building Florida’s Manufacturing Pathways.” The workshop was held as a one day pre-conference workshop at the […]
BEST Robotics EVENT Volunterr Information Venue: Armwood High School, 12000 U.S. 92, Seffner, FL 33584 All volunteers will be provided with an event Tee Shirt that should be worn at Friday and Saturday events. A Hospitality room will be provided at the Armwood High Media where meals, snacks, and beverages will be provided for event […]
