FLATE Focus Florida Council for Workforce Education (CWE) Academic administrators from the Florida State and Community Colleges meet three times per year to share strategies and learn about updates from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). They also work together to review and make recommendations to both the Florida College presidents and the FLDOE. The […]
FLATE Focus FLATE’s Regional Workforce Workshops FLATE, the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence for Manufacturing Education in Florida, in partnership with FloridaMakes, the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), successfully convened twelve regional workshops through the Florida Regional Manufacturing Association (RMA) Network. Between mid-April and mid-October, twelve events were hosted by RMAs […]
FLATE Focus Nominations Open for 2020 FLATE Manufacturing Awards! For the New Year the Florida-based National Science Foundation Regional Center of Excellence (FLATE) and FloridaMakes, are working together to coordinate the 2020 FLATE Awards and recognition program. This will be our 13th year of recognizing educators as well as industry and community partners who support the advanced […]
FLATE Focus Happy Holidays From FLATE At the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to our partners and friends who have made our success possible and extend our sincere thanks. From all of us at FLATE we wish you a wonderful holiday and may the New Year be filled with joy and peace. Where Are […]
FLATE Focus NSF ATE PI Conference The annual NSF ATE Principal Investigator’s Conference, organized by the American Association of Community College (AACC), was held in Washington DC in the Omni Shoreham Hotel. The conference had two showcasing events during which all projects were required to share their work in a visual display. There are currently […]
FLATE Focus Tracing the Evolution of Manufacturing Day Student Tours in Florida The Early Years Manufacturing Day marks the kick-off for a month-long celebration of manufacturing and manufacturers contributions in shaping the face of modern manufacturing. Manufacturing Day is an opportunity for manufacturers to step out of the shadows and spotlight their role in transforming […]
FLATE Focus Introducing the Revamped MFG Day PB-Wiki Resources Page II Manufacturing Day and Month needs your help in collecting surveys! In 2018, 5,075 students went on industry tours during Manufacturing Day, but only 24% students completed and turned in their surveys. During Manufacturing Day and Month, FLATE collects data from surveys completed by students, […]
FLATE Focus Introducing the Revamped Manufacturing Day PB-Wiki Resources Page! Manufacturing Day and Month is getting closer each day! If you are looking to participate or searching for resources to improve the students’ tours experiences, then come visit the newly revamped FLATE PBWIKI Manufacturing Day Resources Page! On this page, you will find a lot […]
FLATE Focus 2019 FLATE Awardees to Receive Special Recognition at the Annual FACTE Conference Educators and manufacturers play an integral role in educating and training the next generation of manufacturers. To acknowledge their contributions to manufacturing, FLATE has developed a prolific awards program that recognizes “Rockstars of Manufacturing” who have and continue to make a […]
FLATE Focus Using FETPIP Data to Track ET Grads Employment FLATE uses the Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) data to track employment of engineering technology (ET) grads and to learn about their earning outcomes. The FETPIP Program is a data collection and consumer reporting system established by Florida Statutes Selection 1008.39 to […]
