20th Anniversary Conference

Conference Highlights

Breakout Session Track Descriptions

Track 1 - Innovative and Exceptional Practices (ATC Programs, Services and Operations)

Forum subjects include new, cutting-edge and/or creative programs, services or delivery methods used to reach customers, clients and students.

Track 2 - Emerging and Transfer Technologies

Forum subjects include programs and services in advanced manufacturing, biotech, nanotechnology, advanced/alternative energy, environmental, cyber/computer, photonics or other highly technical, new, emerging fields and/or technologies.

Track 3 - Grants, Funding Models and Partnerships

Forum topics include NSF, DOL, DOT or other grants and grant-funded programs; using third-party vendors, hybrid/blended E-Learning and/or successful partnerships with industry, government and/or other colleges.

Track 4 - P-16 Continuum, Workforce Career Pathways

Forum topics include
linkages with youth in Pre K-16 to education, career preparation, workforce and economic development promoting technical skills and knowledge-based career pathways.

Examples of concurrent sessions to be offered include:

Track 1

• The Human Side of Lean Manufacturing
• Are You Ready to Make Some Sparks?
• Advancing Skills in the Automotive Industry: Snap-On Certification
• Meeting the Needs of Advanced Manufacturing: A Better Way to Deliver Industrial Maintenance Curriculum

Track 2

• Hybrid Online Delivery of Hands-On Technical Courses
• Turbo-Charge Your Advanced Technology Training Deployment with Blended Learning
• Transition to IPv6, The Generation Internet Protocol

Track 3

• Aligning NSF Advanced Technology Center Programs with the Workforce System
• AMTEC Built on Winning Relationships
• Siemens Mechatronics Systems Certification Program
• ManufacturingVIRGINIA! and the Manufacturing Driver's License

Track 4

• Transportation Workforce Development: Opportunities for Community Colleges