Publications

Adventures in Technology
Presentation by Maureen Ryam (Catalyst Connection) at the AMC2June 8, 2005 meeting on the very successful Adventures in Technology regional youth exploration program.
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AMC2 2005 02/18 PAVA Presentation
The Advanced Manufacturing Career Collaborative shows the power of utilizing partnerships to create marketing materials and resources that promote manufacturing career awareness. The Collaborative has created a video and interactive CD that highlight manufacturing career pathways and opportunities ...
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AMC2 2006 02/09, Meeting: Bombardier Transportation; A successful Skills-Based Career Pathway
This presentation discusses Bombardier Transportation’s internal skills-based career pathway for hourly employees.
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AMC2 Brochure
The AMC2 brochure introduces the reader to manufacturing career opportunities in southwestern PA.

It highlights manufacturing careers, career pathways and education requirements.
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AMC2 Meeting 2005 06/08 Collaborative Meeting Slides
The AMC2 Meeting June 8,2005 focused on an update of the Manufacturing Employment Survey and Education-Industry Partnerships.

See the following slides listed alphabetically under AMC2/Whats New/Publications
- Manufacturing Employer Survey 2004
- PRIME presentation
- Adventures in Techn...
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AMC2 Meeting 2005 10/05
"Careers in Toolmaking of Machining technologies: The Right Choice for Students, Community and Country"

Harry Moser, president of Charmilles Technologies Inc., presents statistics that show how important toolmaking and machining are to the economy of southwest PA and the financial benefits to the...
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AMC2 Meeting 2005 10/05
"Making Money" , a manufacturing career awareness presentation, makes manufacturing fun. Karen Kittle and David Mikita show how a creative, interactive and hands on, in-class program can intrigue students and generate an interest in manufacturing. The program can be tailored to the individual scho...
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AMC2 Meeting 2005 10/05
"F1 in Schools" was presented by Paul Koontz, Chairman for Business development for F1 in schools. F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge is open to all middle and high schools in the US. The program is standards based and engages students in meaningful math, science, communications and te...
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AMC2 Meeting 2005 10/05
Michael Dischner, technology teacher at McKeesport area School District, reported on the FIRST Robotics competition. The McKeesport team was the winner of the regional competition in 2005. Two members of the team, Anthony and Joseph Duggan, demonstrated their robots.

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AMC2 Meeting 2005 10/05
Continuation of the FIRST Robotic presentation.
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AMC2 Meeting 2005 10/05
Kirk Marshall, industrial technology teacher at Bloomsburg Area High School and BattleBots IQ advisor, tells about BattleBots IQ and how his students worked together to win the international BattleBots IQ competition. Students Nate Cherrington and Jessica Rubenstein who participated on the team shar...
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AMC2 Meeting 2005 10/05
AMC2 meeting slides provide an overview of the Oct. 5, 2005 AMC2 meeting, including the agenda and speaker information.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/09 Mfg. Skills Standards Council; Safety Test
This documents summarizes the Manufactuing Skills Standards Council’s Safety Test.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/09 : NIMS-based NTMA Apprenticeship
Gregory Chambers from Oberg Industries, presents an overview of the NIMS-based NTMA Apprenticeship.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/09 Mfg. Skills Standards Council; Quality Test
This document summarizes the skills standards for quality.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/09, : Mfg. Skills Standards Council Overview
Dr. Stephen Mitchell presents an overview of the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/09, : Mfg. Skills Standards Council; Maintenance Test
A summary of the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council’s recommended standards for "Maintenance".
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/09, : Mfg. Skills Standards Council; Manufacturing Test
This document summarizes the standards for the Manufacturing Test.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/09, : Sage
Terri Campbell from the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette Counties, presents an overview of the System for Assessment and Group Evaluation (SAGE).
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/09, Meeting: AMC2 Slides
The AMC2 presentation provides an overview of the events at the Feb. 9, 2006 AMC2 Meeting.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/09, Meeting: Keys2Work Manufacturing Cluster
The Manufacturing Cluster document provides an overview of manufacturing careers in Pennsylvania.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/09: Keys2Work Overview
David Mosey from Smart Futures/Keys2Work presents an overview of the Keys2Work (Work Keys) as a career planning tool as well as their electronic mentoring program.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/09: NAM Skills Gap Report
Karen Campbell from SMC Business Councils provides an overview of the recent National Association of Manufacturers’ Report, which focuses on the national skills gap manufacturers have experienced and provides recommendations to employers and educators on how to address these skills gaps.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/09: BattleBots IQ
Heather Simpson, the CADD instructor at Lenape Tech, and her BattleBots IQ student team report on their planned BBIQ project.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/09: MAGLEV complete presentation
Brandon Dunlevy of MAGLEV, Inc. reports on the new Precision Fabrication Technology Program offered by CCAAC in partnership with MAGLEV, Inc.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 02/9: Agenda

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AMC2 Meeting 2006 09/ 08, Meeting: 2+2+2+PLUS...
2 Plus 2 Plus 2 PLUS....What is the big Idea?
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 09/ 28: Robotics Corridor
The Robotics Corridor Project

Developing Technicians and Technologists to Support Robotics Industry Growth Nationally.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 09/ 28: The Tech Collaboative- Robotics
The Tech Collaborative and Robotics Education and Business Initiatives are discussed, including the development of a pipeline of robtoics technicians from the high-school through associate and 4 year degree programs.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 09/28: Meeting Slides
AMC2 Meeting General meeting slides.
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 09/28: Lenape Tech
Lenape Tech BattleBots IQ Reports on their Experience in Building their first BattleBot.

To read the students’ comments, please save the file to your drive. Open the file in PowerPoint and click on the "View Notes" cue in PowerPoint.

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AMC2 Meeting 2006 09/28: NREC
To learn more about the Carnegie Mellon UNiversity National Robotics Engineering Center, please see their website: www.rec.ri.cmu.edu
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AMC2 Meeting 2006 09/28: Robotics Technician Certification
Developing Tomorrow’s Robotics Workforce Today!
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AMC2 Meeting 2008 11/13
Presentation by Michael Haim, Marilyn Reeder, and David Caldwell; Presentation includes: Westingouse overview; Nuclear Renaissance; WEC Supply Chain
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AMC2 Meeting 2008 11/13, Energy Industry Workforce Challenge
Presentation by Jan Lauer, Director Three Rivers Clean Energy
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AMC2 Meeting 2008 11/13
and Manufacturing Supply Chain; Presentation by Greg Lignelli
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AMC2 Meeting 2008 11/13: Slides
AMC2 Background & activities; Presentation by Carmen Grosse
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AMC2 Meeting 2008 11/13: Smart Futures-PA eMentoring
Presentation by Romy Banks
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AMC2 Meeting 2008 11/13:PSU Center for Labor Market Research & Recruitment
Presentation by Silvio Baretta
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AMC2 Meeting 2009 04/02 Economic Slowdown by Bill Flanagan
Bill Flanagan shares the Pittsburgh State of the Economy. Pittsburgh continues to be one of the best cities to live and work in during this recession. Imagine how much more we can do together...
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AMC2 Meeting 2009 04/02 NCDMM Presentation by John Vankirk
Presentation by Vankirk
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AMC2 Meeting 2009 04/02 STEM by Barry Nathan
Presentation by Barry Nathan
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AMC2 Meeting 2009 04/02: Agenda by Paul Anselmo
Overall presentation provided by Paul Anselmo.
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AMC2 Meeting 2009 12/08: Agenda by Paul Anselmo
Overall presentation provided by Paul Anselmo.
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AMC2 Meeting 2009 12/08: Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative
Ann Gleeson & Yvonne Hennigan from the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative cover the bleeding edge topic of regenerative medicine and how it will help revolutionize both education and industry.
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AMC2 Meeting 2009 12/08: Resources for Manufacturers
Tom Palisin, the Manufacturing Ombudsman for the State of Pennsylvania, gives an overview of State-provided resouces for manufacturers, including new opportunities provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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AMC2 Meeting 2009 12/08: Robert Morris University (CARES)
Nicole Behanna from Robert Morris University gives an overview of the services provided by the "Center for Applied Research in Engineering and Science(CARES)"
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AMC2 Meeting 2009 12/08: Swanson Center - part 1
part 1 of Howard Kuhn & Andrew Holmes’ overview of the Swanson Center.
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AMC2 Meeting 2009 12/08: Swanson Center - part 2
part 2 of Howard Kuhn & Andrew Holmes’ overview of the Swanson Center.
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AMC2 Presentation 'Discover Manufacturing"
The AMC2 PowerPoint presentation "Discover Manufacturing" provides an overview of manufacturing career and education opportunities in southwestern PA.

Note: Click on "Page Down" on your keyboard to advance through the presentation.
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AMC2 Video & CD Order Form
The AMC2 manufacturing career awareness presentation "Discover Manufacturing" can now be ordered in VHS format (video) or on a CD.

For more information contact:

Carmen Grosse
New Century Careers
333 E. Carson St. Suite 431
Pittsburgh PA 15219
Tel.: (412) 258-6668
Fax: (412) 258...
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BotsIQ 2011 Goals & Plans
BotsIQ 2011 Kick-off: an overview of the goals of BotsIQ, the need for skilled workers, and BotsIQ plans FOR 2010-2011.
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Building A Skilled Workforce 2005
A comprehensive overview of Pennsylvania Workforce Development initiatives for building a skilled workforce and a job ready Pennsylvania.

PowerPoint Presentation
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Career &Technical Education: Jobs for the Future
Jobs for the Future
February 2005

Career and technical education (CTE) in Pennsylvania faces a dual challenge. CTE programs must prepare students for careers in the 21st century and the new knowledge economy. Simultaneously, CTE must meet or exceed academic expectations and standards required...
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Career-Technology Centers Gaining in Popularity
Students at Western Area Career and Technology Center show how vocational training can lead to rewarding careers that are in demand and won’t be outsourced.
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Competencies for Advanced Manufacturing
This graphic provides a framework of competencies required by the advanced manufacturing industry.
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Deloitte Manufacturing Skills Gap Report

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Great Beginnings: Picking up the tools he'll need at vo-tech
Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Aug. 30, 2005

Great article about how a student can pursue his hobby and work toward career and education goals by attending Steel Center Vo-Tech.
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How Mfg. companies can beat the coming talent crisis.

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Invasion of the Robots (in Factory) space!
Robotics are promising to reduce labor costs and manage product line changes. Considering the increasing prominence of robots in the mainstream, as well as the continued advancements of industrial robotics, there remain numerous untapped applications for robots in U.S. manufacturing. Rise, robot!
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Jaquar F1 Team Competition Winner
Jaquar F1 Team in schools announces CAD/CAM Design Challenge Winner.
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Job Ready PA
The 2005 - 2006 Education Budget

Creating a Job Ready Pennsylvania starts with an education system that is second to none. All Pennsylvanians need strong skills to be successful in college and the workforce. By ensuring that our students receive a high-quality preK-12 education, the Commonwealth...
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Job Vacancy Survey -- Spring 2006
The Duquesne University Center for Workforce Development survey of job vacancies in manufacturing in southwestern PA.
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Jobs of the Future
Presentation By Stephen Mitchell, Ph.D, of the Allegheny Conference for Community Development at the Alliance for Career Education meeting March 23, 2006.

The presentation focuses on the job opportunities in the region, how to prepare for good jobs, and the skills needed to be successful in the cu...
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Managing the Changing Workforce in SWPA
The document provides a closer look at issues related to our region’s aging workforce. The document focuses on the petroleum and coal manufacturing induustries.
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Manufacturer Council: Workforce Development Committee
Revised 2004
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Manufacturing Job Vacancy Survey 2004 Update
Presentation by Silvio Baretta (WIN)at the AMC2 Meeting June 8, 2005; reviews the number of manufacturing job vacancies in the region and their implications.

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Nonprofits promote Machining Careers
Pittsburgh Business Times
IN DEPTH: MANUFACTURING

From the June 17, 2005 print edition

Nonprofits promote machining careers by dispelling myths:
Want to ensure manufactureres have skilled workforce in future.
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NTMA : Contest of Skills
Pittsburgh Business Times
From the March 7, 2005 print edition

City to host national competition testing manufacturing apprentices’ abilities
By Dan Reynolds

Call it Pittsburgh’s version of "The Apprentice."
For the first time in close to 30 years, Pittsburgh is playing hos...
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PRIME : Partnership for Regional Innovation in Manufacturing Education
Presentation by Dr. Pearley Cunningham (CCAC) at the AMC2 meeting June 8, 2005.
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PRIME Workshops for MS & HS students brochure

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Promising Career Pathways: Machinist
The Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board is happy to release the fourth edition of “Understanding the Local Labor Market: Promising Career Pathways in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.” The goal of this series is to get clear, local information about in-demand occupations into the han...
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PSy Center for Labor Market Research & Recruitment
Presentation by Silvio Baretta
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Reading & Math Skills for the Mfg Industry Cluster
"Reading and Math Skills Needed for the Manufacturing Industry Cluster" is an excerpt from the report "Thinking for the Future - An Analysis of Students’ Readiness for Work in Pennsylvania’s Targeted Industry Cluster". This excerpt was prepared by Keys2Work of Pittsburgh for the Advance...
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Region's Manufacturers in Need of Workers
Thursday, March 17, 2005
By Jim McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Manufacturing has taken its licks in Pittsburgh but still remains a source of well-paying, middle-class jobs, particularly for those willing to learn skills in areas such as machining and welding, a new study concludes.

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Skills Shortage focuses on Employee Training
By Kris Maher From The Wall Street Journal Online

A critical skills shortage in key production sectors is forcing some companies to resurrect training programs.

The article quotes Greg Chambers of Oberg Industries in Freeport PA and Mark Williams a recent MANUFACTURING 2000 graduate.
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The Workforce Development System
Summary of Opportunities and Recommendations

An update to the Manufacturers Council Position Paper:
A Growth and Innovation Agenda for Manufacturing

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Where the Jobs are. It's not where you think!
Letter to the Post Gazette Feb 23, 2005

Hal Walls
Chief Operating Officer
Accrotool, Inc.
New Kensington PA

The dream of a college degree for anyone who wants it appears to be fading. The cost of a college degree, even at state-funded schools, has become prohibitive for the average stud...
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