The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $430,908 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) to support the ROBOTIC (REAPING OCCUPATIONAL BENEFITS OF TRAINING: INSTRUMENTATION & CURRICULUM) project. This 3-year project, starting on September 1, 2024, aims to assist educational institutions in manufacturing-dense regions by providing a model to support existing programs that, in partnership with industry, have identified new instrumentation needs and require enhancements to prepare graduates and incumbent workers for the evolving manufacturing workplace. The key project activities include CNC robotic equipment manufacturer visits, industry externships, automation skillset assessments, instrumentation acquisition, and modernization of the curriculum. This project aligns with NSF's mission to support the education of technicians for advanced-technology fields driving the nation's economy.
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