Bingbing Li
Shereazad Jimmy Gandhi
Xiyi Hang
Li Liu
Durul Ulutan
Smart Manufacturing (SM) Workforce Development Model Program
Project Type:
Project
Project Sponsors:
- El Camino Community College
Project Award:
- $186,000
Project Timeline:
2019-06-01 – 2021-09-30
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Our goal is to develop and imbed an SM workforce model that leverages existing education and workforce training systems in California. It would be a monumental task to develop a single pathway from a K-12 system through to the University level, have it be adopted, and increase demand for that system all at the same time. A more realistic approach would be to develop a system that could be customized and replicated for any region wanting to adopt the program. What we propose is a project that is modular in approach and customizable by design. This program is designed so that any curriculum, training component, or business development tool can be easily adopted and customized by organizations nation-wide. Our project will create the tools needed for adoption of SM curriculum at all levels of education and training, as well as foster businesses who wish to increase their competitiveness through the implementation of smart manufacturing technologies. The proposal elements will be the catalyst for developing a rich SM ecosystem in California to serve as a model for other regions to duplicate.