Manufacturing Workforce Training Session Set for April 21
MARSHALLTOWN, IA — Local industry leaders and workforce advocates are invited to a free informational session on Tuesday, April 21, exploring new ways to strengthen the regional manufacturing pipeline. The session will run from 11 to 11:45 am and is open to the public.
The presentation will focus on the capabilities of Tooling U SME, the workforce education partner of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). As a leader in industry-aligned training, Tooling U SME provides validated curriculum and credentials designed to help educational institutions and manufacturers prepare learners for high-demand careers in advanced technology.
During this brief session, participants will learn how these resources can:
- Align Training with Standards: Ensure curriculum meets current employer expectations.
- Support Diverse Programs: Provide resources for credit, non-credit, and technical workforce initiatives.
- Strengthen Career Pathways: Enhance prior learning assessments and stackable credentials.
- Expand Training Capacity: Increase opportunities for short-term upskilling and reskilling in the local workforce.
Following the general session, individual meetings will be available for companies and partners interested in a deeper discussion. These breakout conversations can focus on specific program alignment, curriculum mapping, and customized workforce solutions tailored to local business needs.
The session will be held on Tuesday, April 21 from 11 to 11:45 am and is free and open to the public. Join the session via Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2384561869406?p=qlhGGlasdNRp9C9AHv. The meeting ID is 238 456 186 940 6 with passcode fx36Ui3G
For more information contact Ashley Patlan at 641-844-5629 or email Ashley.Patlan@iavalley.edu.