FLATE Webinars
FLATE professional development webinars and workshops provide educators with training on ways to attract and retain students and/or understand new, complex technologies. All are free to attend and certificates of attendance for PD/CE are available upon request.
2025 Summer Professional Development
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Smart Automation Summit: Building the Future Workforce
May 7, 2025 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
Indian River State College, Eastman Complex, Fort PierceThis summit is ideal for educators, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the future of workforce
development. Topics include: Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA): vision, mission; Role of SACA in growing manufacturing workforce with industry-aligned skills; Industry-academia collaboration in building a future-ready workforce; Advanced Manufacturing at IRSC: alignment with nationwide standards in automation. -
Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Educators
May 8-9, 2025 – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
Hillsborough Community College, Brandon CampusThis free two-day workshop equips faculty with the knowledge and tools to integrate AI into teaching and curriculum development. Explore lesson planning, interactive content, dynamic assessments, and ethical AI use. Through hands-on activities and real
world examples, learn to enhance student engagement, streamline tasks, and prepare students for an AI-driven future. The session also prepares attendees for the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Certification exam (exam cost not included)
2024-2025 Webinars On-Demand
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Insights Into the Workforce of the Future – April 2025
Employees across generations are different in how they see work and engage with their employers and co-workers. This webinar will cover trends and tools to help us understand the differences and create an environment where all generations are heard, equipped and elevated. Speaker: Ana Sasmiresan, Vice President – Randstad & Executive Program Leader – Maxwell Leadership
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A Case Study in Machine Learning (ML) Using Transfer Learning Models – April 2025
An interactive, hands-on virtual workshop where you’ll explore real-world applications of machine learning in manufacturing. Participants will work together, experimenting with diverse data sets to uncover insights and solve challenges. This collaborative session covers both the theory and practice needed to apply ML techniques effectively in the manufacturing sector.
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Using Python for Machine Learning in Manufacturing – March 2025
This webinar is a comprehensive dive into Python essentials for machine learning—covering basic programming constructs and algorithms. It also includes an introduction to machine learning for manufacturing, exploring how these techniques are revolutionizing industrial processes.
Data Analytics in Manufacturing: From Data Collection to Decision Making, November 2024
This webinar covers the end-to-end process of leveraging data analytics in modern manufacturing systems. Starting with data collection through advanced sensor technologies and IoT devices, state-of-the-art AI methodologies for accurate diagnostics and prognostics will be introduced. Finally, we will discuss how these insights are used to derive optimal control and maintenance strategies, minimizing downtime and maximizing system reliability.
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Necessary Skills Now: Resources for Integrating Employability Skills into Technical Programs, October 2024
The Necessary Skills Now Network ( NSN-Network) is dedicated to facilitating collaboration between educators and employers to improve the employability skills of entry-level technicians in STEM fields. This webinar covers the NSN curriculum modules for employability skills used by a panel of Florida faculty who share their experiences and student responses to the materials and how they plan to continue using the modules to address these skills in their community college programs.
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Get Ready for Manufacturing Month Webinar, August 2024
Inspire the next generation of students! MFG Month was created to spread the word about modern manufacturing careers by encouraging companies and educators around the nation to plan events that introduce these careers to students, parents, teachers and community leaders.
2023-2024 Webinars On-Demand
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Edge Computing- A feasible and integrated approach to collecting system data – June 2024
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A universal programming approach for any make of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) – May 2024
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Best Practices for Your CNC Course or Program – April 2024
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Overview of AI in Manufacturing – April 2024
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Overview of Teaching PLCs – Feb 2024
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Leveraging an Open Lab to Provide Greater Access for Students in Your Manufacturing Program – Feb 2024
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Get Ready for Manufacturing Month – Aug 2023
2022-2023 Webinars On-Demand
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Developing Local Articulations to Increase Enrollment in College Programs
Watch Recording
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How to Create Work-based Learning Opportunities
Watch Recording
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Recruiting Strategies Best Practices
Watch Recording
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Robots for AI and Industry 4.0 Training and Demo
Watch Recording
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Creating Videos using Classroom Projects and Student Success Stories
Watch Recording
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How to Increase Student Diversity in ET Programs
Watch Recording
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How to Develop ET Dual Enrollment or Early College Programs
Watch Recording
Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Series (4-part)
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Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Technicians I – Watch Recording
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Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Technicians II – Watch Recording
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Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Technicians III – Watch Recording
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Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Technicians IV – Watch Recording
