Message from the Executive Director

NCATC Executive Director

Craig McAtee

NCATC Colleagues,
 
NCATC is the technology focused workforce and economic development affiliated councils of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Our mission is to facilitate a network of higher education resources that advocates and promotes the use of technology applications that enhance economic and workforce development programs and services.
Our 2008 Summer Workshop, hosted by Danville Community College (DCC) in June will be one of the best ever!  Focus areas will include Alternative Energy, Mechatronics/Advanced Maintenance, Materials Science, Nanotechnologies, and Rapid Manufacturing.  Tours will include Goodyear, IKEA’s Swedwood, and Virginia Tech’s - Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR).

And, our milestone 20th Anniversary Conference will be hosted by Sinclair Community College (SCC) in Dayton, Ohio this coming October 2008. You won’t want to miss this year’s national event – as many new and important topics, speakers, and programs will be unveiled. NCATC conferences provide not only an excellent venue to find innovative and globally competitive ideas that work - but also helps you develop long-term camaraderie that increases your personal and professional network , greatly.
 
I look forward to seeing you at both events this year!

Best regards,
 
Craig