California Advanced Defense Ecosystems & National Consortia Effort

CSUN is proposing to develop few inputs for Workforce Development in Smart Manufacturing. As part of this initiative, CSUN will partner with El Camino College, Governor?s Office of Planning and Research to implement the following: 1) Inventory of SM curricula and programs in the U.S., identification of SM skill sets working with industry and academia. 2) Development of certificate program in Smart Manufacturing (maybe 6-8 hours) The Smart Manufacturing Certificate Program is designed for defense manufacturing employees seeking access to or advancement in smart manufacturing-related professions. Certified individuals will have knowledge of fundamental principles of smart manufacturing, additive manufacturing, supply chain management, data analytics (including machine learning and deep learning), data processing, infrastructure and platform, and data acquisition including sensors, virtual reality & augmented reality techniques. Certified personnel will contribute to meet industry and government needs for professionals in smart manufacturing-related positions. The Smart Manufacturing Certificate Program will be offered at El Camino College.