America Makes Jobs-Related Tool
America Makes has launched a new education and workforce development (EWD) digital tool, AMJobs.org (AMJobs), in collaboration with CAST, Inc., a nonprofit education research and development organization focused on designing learning experiences. Funded by the Ohio Department of Development. America Makes Jobs-Related Tool.
AMJobs, opens up access to a great range of additive manufacturing (AM) careers and fosters talent development, free.
America Makes reports that its EWD training programs are focused on assisting individuals in exploring careers, developing industry-relevant skills, and accomplishing educational and career milestones.
“AMJobs opens the door for everyone to experience the world of AM, demystifying the industry and bringing its reality closer to those who may perceive it as unconventional. Considered as our ‘front door,’ it invites individuals to glimpse inside and gain insight into the dynamic AM industry,” says Emily Young, EWD project engineer at America Makes.
The initiative is comprised of input from pertinent stakeholders, educators, and K-12 students. These insights helped inform the platform’s design.
The contributors included:
- Samantha Snabes, re:3D, Inc.
- Katie Schultz, VISN 12 Great Lakes VA Healthcare System
- Ayna Ramseur-Moore, CoCreate Stamford – GE Appliances
- Jill Marconi, Ohio Aerospace Institute
- Mireya Flores, W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
- Nick Duncan, MatterHackers
- Josh Dewitt, VA Medical Center Ralph H. Johnson Charleston
America Makes designed the platform to be accessible for all learners through universal design for learning (UDL) approaches. UDL, developed by CAST is a research-driven framework for designing inclusive learning experiences.
To access AMJobs, visit www.americamakes.us/amnation/amjobs. To learn more about CAST, Inc., visit www.cast.org/about/about-cast.
America Makes has named the recipients of its 2024 Ambassador Awards and Distinguished Collaborator Award at the annual Members Meeting and Exchange (MMX) event held August 6-7 in Youngstown, OH.
The Ambassador Award Program, launched in 2017, recognizes individuals who have continually demonstrated dedication to advancing America Makes and its mission. The 2024 class represents a cross-section of the industry whose work helped advance additive technology and demonstrated resilience of the additive manufacturing community. These champions represent the progress made in AM technology, ecosystem expansion and workforce development.
America Makes congratulates the following Ambassadors:
- Rachael Andrulonis, Director of Advanced Materials Research, National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR)
- Cheryl Bowman, Chief, High Temperature& Smart Alloys Branch, NASA Glenn Research Center
- Robert Carter, Deputy Chief, Materials & Structures Division, NASA Glenn Research Center
- Sarah Jordan, CEO, Skuld, LLC
- Mark LaViolette, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting
- Thierry Marchione, Laser Engineering Specialist, Caterpillar (CAT)
- Kay Matin, President, AlphaSTAR Corporation
- Travis Mayberry, Additive Manufacturing Lead, RTX Corporation
- Frank Medina, Associate Professor/Director of Technology & Engagement, University of Texas at El Paso
- Marlee Rust, Business Development Manager, General Electric Global Research
Also during the event, Mark D. Benedict, Ph.D., senior scientist, Convergent Manufacturing, Air Force Research Laboratory, was presented with the 2024 Distinguished Collaborator Award. Recipients of this award are celebrated for cultivating collaborative relationships with academia, government, and industry. Serving as the chief technology advisor at America Makes for nearly 6 years, Benedict has played a pivotal role in the Institute’s strategic planning, defining project requirements, and the selection and execution of its technical portfolio. Recognized for leadership and dedication to advancing technologies, practices, and innovation in the AM industry and contributions to the Institute.
“The Institute has been pivotal in forming a Joint Services community focused on additive manufacturing and connecting that community with the companies and universities looking for problems to solve,” says Benedict.“There has always been such positive energy in this ecosystem. I am fortunate to have played a small part in connecting Department of Defense stakeholders with enthusiastic technical teams working to mature this technology.
It is an honor to be recognized by the Institute for helping to make progress in this important technology.
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
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