FLATE Speed Networking
The FLATE Speed Networking event for Educators and Manufacturers will:
- Connect manufacturers to the student talent pipeline
- Grow your industry/educator network
- Build long-term relationships to promote manufacturing careers and support students
Events will allow educators and manufacturers to meet and exchange information. In many cases, educators will receive Professional Development hours. Please check with your school district. PD/CE Certificates provided upon request.
Please contact Ernie Friend at ernie.friend@flate.org with any questions.
2025-2026 Speed Networking
- FSU InSPIR & FLATE Speed Networking – April 23, 2026, 4:15PM – 5:30PM
- Santa Rosa, Okaloosa & Escambia County Schools
- Douglas A. Dillon Administration Building, 6032 Hwy 90, Milton, FL
- Register here
- Bay Area Manufacturers Association & FLATE Speed Networking – January 16, 2026, 8:30AM – 2:00PM
- Hillsborough County Schools
- Southern Manufacturing Technologies (SMT)
- St. Johns River State College – September 25, 2025, 3:00PM – 4:30PM
- Baker, Clay, Duval, Putnam & St. Johns County Schools
2023-2024 Speed Networking
- Duval County Schools Speed Networking – October 16, 2023 11AM – 1PM
2022-23 Speed Networking
- Pasco County Schools Speed Networking – Fall 2022, October 17th 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Pinellas County Schools Speed Networking – Fall 2022, October 17th 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Made in Central Florida Expo Speed Networking – Fall 2022, October 25th 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Nature Coast Workforce Collaboration & Speed Networking – Spring 2023, March 30th 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Sarasota County Schools Speed Networking – Fall 2023 (Cancelled due to Hurricane Ian)
- Manatee County Schools Speed Networking – Fall 2023 (Cancelled due to Hurricane Ian)
- Hillsborough County Schools Speed Networking – Fall 2023 (Cancelled due to Hurricane Ian)
