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Friday, October 4, 2024

 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Havener Center, Carver/Turner Room 204

 

Join us as we celebrate the implementation of a comprehensive K-Gray pipeline of future Missouri generations of well-trained engineers and skilled tradespeople to support Missouri manufacturers.

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Over the last two years, Missouri University of Science and Technology, East Central College, and St. Charles Community College have compiled an ecosystem of Missouri manufacturers, trade organizations, and state & federal agencies with the singular objective of helping promote a competitive Missouri industrial base. The efforts have resulted in modern advanced manufacturing facilities and equipment such as new training facilities, production scale laboratory equipment, and new curricula aligned with industry’s critical skill needs. With the culmination of a $9.1M MoExcels grant, all these initiatives can now be brought to fruition to help Missourians for generations to come.

 

  • Hear from distinguished State Representative Don Mayhew of District 124

  • Hear from industry leaders Jack Stack of SRC Holdings and Aaron Birt of Solvus Global.

  • Explore our cutting-edge lab space with guided tours led by our talented engineers.

  • New Programs: Discover how all three schools are revolutionizing manufacturing education with modern, workforce-aligned programs.

  • Hands-On Experience: Learn more about how students can now learn hands-on with modern advanced manufacturing equipment and industry internships.

  • K-12 Outreach: Learn about Missouri S&T and St. Charles Community College’s exciting initiatives inspiring the next generation of engineers and manufacturers.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of

the future of manufacturing.

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RSVP by September 27th and join us for a day of innovation and inspiration!

The Agenda

   

8:30 a.m.
Welcome from Missouri S&T

Dr. Mohammad Dehghani, Chancellor,

   Missouri University of Science and Technology

8:45 a.m.
Welcome from Missouri Protoplex

Dr. Richard Billo, Director of the Center for Advanced

   Manufacturing, Director of Missouri Protoplex

9:00 a.m.
Missouri Looking Forward – Recap from Our Representative

Representative Don Mayhew, Missouri House of Representatives

9:15 a.m.
Skill Bridge and Missouri Heroes Connect, Career Skills Programs

for Missouri Veterans
Chuck Gatschenberger, Coordinator, Office of Military Advocate,

   Missouri Department of Economic Development

9:30 a.m.
Jack Stack,
President & CEO, SRC Holdings

10:00 a.m.
Dr. Aaron Birt
, Co-Founder & CEO, Solvus Global

10:30 a.m.
A Call to Action: A Collaboration in Higher Education to Provide a Skilled Workforce for Missouri’s Manufacturing Pipeline

Dr. Richard Billo, Director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing,

   Director of Missouri Protoplex

11:00 a.m.
Break and Light Lunch


11:45 a.m.
Discussion Panel – Overcoming Manufacturing Workforce Shortages Together
   Moderator:

   - Dr. Doug Bristow - Director of the Center for Aerospace

      Manufacturing Technologies
   Panelists:
   - Joel Doepker, Vice President of External Relations, East Central College
   - Dr. Amy Koehler, Vice President for Academic Affairs,

      St Charles Community College
   - Dr. Debra Volzer, Director of Government and Workforce Partnerships, SME
   - Michael Eaton, Executive Director, Missouri Association of Manufacturers
   - Angelina Billo, Industry Engagement Officer,

      Missouri University of Science & Technology

12:30 p.m.
Lab tour - Center for Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies

 

*Agenda is subject to change

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