4th Bay Area Careers in Manufacturing Workshop

4th Bay Area Workshop on Career Pathways in Manufacturing

When: October 11, 2017 (Wednesday) 10 am – 3 pm

Who Should Attend?

Open to community college, K-12, WIB, and CBO counselors, teachers, and administrators who want to learn about Bay Area career pathways in advanced manufacturing. Our goal is for you to learn more about manufacturing so you can let your students and clients know about the opportunities. NOTE: Limited slots available (45 max - priority given to counselors who have not attended a previous workshop and who work directly with large numbers of students / clients).

Contact: Mark Martin markmartin@peralta.edu (650) 248-7728

AGENDA

10:00 – 10:15 am Check-in & Networking
10:15 – 11:00 Welcome and Introductions
- What do you hope to learn?

11:00 – 11:15 Young Employee Perspective
11:15 – 12:00 Scandic Overview and Tour
12:00 – 12:30 Manufacturing in the Bay Area
- Updates on Bay Area & US manufacturing

12:30 – 1:00 LUNCH

1:00 – 1:30 Community college & K-12 programs
1:30 – 2:30 Careers in Manufacturing Industry Panel Discussion
We will have 3-4 representatives from industry to discuss:
- “What are the manufacturing career opportunities in the Bay Area?”
- “What skills does the manufacturing industry need?”

2:30 – 3:00 Networking with Industry Reps

DRESS REQUIREMENTS:

- Disco outfits!
- Just kidding, for safety we ask that you wear close-toed shoes with a low heel.