ATE Impacts 2020-2021

Tunxis Community College Farmington, CT QRCNGM Mtg Regional Cen ter for Next Generation Manufacturing http://nextgenmfg.org "/ chose an RCNGM advanced manufacturing program to acquire training for an in-demand field. What I got was a passion for manufacturing and a career I can be proud of." Meghan Gagnon, lnspector/CMM Operator Senior Aerospace SSP Enfield, CT 2019 Asnuntuck Community College Manufacturing Program Graduate Indust ry Experiences Lead to Exceptional Job Placement Rate RCNGM industry partnerships provide on-the-job experience for students prior to the completion of their advanced manufacturing programs. Internships, for example, helped Asnuntuck Community College achieve a 90% job placement rate for its 272 certificate earners in 2017 and 2018. Faculty Professional Development Fuels Student Success RCNGM professional development for faculty is an important factor in students' success. For instance, a workshop on coding drones led to new curriculum for high schools and community colleges. Robotics workshops offered in partnership with the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute enhanced robot instruction in manufacturing courses, which are part of a statewide robotics apprenticeship program. RCNGM's curriculum teaches students multiple metal fabrication technologies.