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AMP SoCal Monthly Newsletter
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News
- Save the Date: AMP SoCal Bi-Annual Meeting – November 14
- Register for upcoming AMP SoCal Webinar - CESMII
- GO-Biz Hosting 28 Workshops for Businesses Interested in Applying for Tax Credits
- LAVC offering FREE MasterCam and CNC training classes beginning in July
- Summer Intro to Manufacturing Technology Bootcamp classes starting at ELAC
- Titans of CNC TV Stars Visit "Uniquely Abled Project" at Glendale Community College
- LABJ Highlights AMP SoCal Partners in Manufacturing Education Feature
- The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute Technology Review Hosted by USC
- The Cybersecurity for Manufacturers Webinar Available Online
- Recruiting Defense Impacted Manufacturers for Free or Reduced Cost Assistance
- AMP SoCal Quarterly Outcome Reports Due
Events
- Fac-a-thon 4.0 - June 27
- LA Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Program Event – August 2-3
- WESTEC - September 12-14
- Manufacturing Day 2017 - October 6
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SAVE THE DATE
AMP SoCal Bi-Annual Meeting: Manufacturing the Future of A&D
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
USC Tutor Campus Center, Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by the USC Center for Economic Development (CED)
The upcoming AMP SoCal Bi-Annual Meeting presents a unique opportunity for manufacturers, industry support services, government representatives and economic development professionals from across the Southern California region to gather and learn about innovation, industry advancement, and best practices for the promotion of job growth and business development. Check back for more info.
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Register for Next AMP SoCal Webinar:
Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII)
Thursday, July 13 at 10:00am
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10:30am
Speaker: Dale Turner, Director, CESMII California Regional Manufacturing Center
CESMII is a national network of Regional Manufacturing Centers (RMCs) each focused on local relationships with opportunities for national impact in the areas of technology transfer and workforce development. The regions include the California, Gulfcoast, Southeast, Northeast, Midwest and Northwest. The headquarters is located in Los Angeles, CA.
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GO-Biz Hosting 28 Workshops for Businesses Interested in Applying for Over $200 Million in Tax Credits
GO-Biz is awarding over $200 million in tax credits in fiscal year 2017-18. The next CCTC application period starts July 24, 2017. Businesses interested in applying can register to attend any of the workshops and receive helpful information for GO-Biz staff.
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LAVC offering FREE MasterCam and CNC training classes beginning in July
Los Angeles Valley College is offering 40 hour/non- credit training program is for incumbent workers who want to improve their skills. Funding for these COST FREE training programs comes from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Participants will be required to register with the South LA WorkSource; but no need to worry – they come to LAVC to do the paperwork!
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Summer Intro to Manufacturing Technology Bootcamp classes starting soon at ELAC
The accelerated 5-week certificate program instructs students in the fundamentals of manufacturing procedures and processes. Once completed, students will be qualified for high-demand, entry-level positions in the manufacturing industry. Classes begin July 17. Contact us if you are interested in interviewing graduates or participating in the program.
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Titans of CNC TV Stars Visit "Uniquely Abled Project" at Glendale Community College
The Uniquely Abled Project at Glendale Community College was visited by Titans of CNC founder, producer and star, Titan Gilroy, and his son, Tyson Gilroy. Titans of CNC is an elite Northern California CNC machine shop, and also a TV series airing on MAVTV that promotes American manufacturing, CNC machining, technical education and job growth.
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LABJ Highlights AMP SoCal Partners in Manufacturing Education Feature
The Los Angeles Business Journal recently published an article detailing California’s Strong Workforce Program (SWP) which is designed to help strengthen career and technical education (CTE) programs. Several AMP SoCal partners are involved in the success of SWP.
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Cybersecurity for Manufacturers Webinar Available Online
Our latest webinar tackled cybersecurity for manufacturers and the impending NIST 800-171 December 31, 2017 deadline, which could reduce or eliminate manufacturing supplier's eligibility for government contracts. Is your business ready? Martha Daniel, founder, president and CEO of IMRI and Cytellix shared what to look out for and how to prepare. Check it out on our website.
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute Technology Review
Hosted by USC
The University of Southern California hosted the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute West Coast Informational & Technology Review on June 15. AMP SoCal is part of the ARM Institute, which will bring a Regional Robotics Innovation Collaborative (RRIC) to California, headquartered at the new USC Center for Advanced Manufacturing.
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Recruiting Defense Impacted Manufacturers for Free or Reduced Cost Assistance
If you are an aerospace and defense manufacturer whose business has been negatively impacted by reduced Department of Defense procurement and contracting, you may be eligible for free or reduced cost business development services for your company.
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Quarterly AMP SoCal Outcome Reports Due
If you are an AMP SoCal partner, please submit the results of the work you conducted with aerospace and defense manufacturers between January and March 2017. Click the link below to access the form. Questions and completed forms should be submitted to Dion Jackson,
dljackso@price.usc.edu
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Fac-a-thon 4.0
June 27, 2017
10 am - 12 pm | Online Conference
AMP SoCal will host a web-casted conference to give aerospace and defense industry leaders access to pre-competitive research and the opportunity to become involved in the National Science Foundation Industry/University Collaborative Research Center (NSF IUCRC) grant proposal.
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2-Day LA Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Program
August 2-3, 2017
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
This two-day program is led by the Bureau of Industry & Security's professional counseling staff and provides an in-depth examination of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
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WESTEC
September 12-14, 2017
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
Registration is FREE until June 30
Attend the West Coast's largest technology event and get the technology solutions you need with the most machining, metrology, design, waterjet, software, digital 3D printing and engineering expertise than you can find anywhere!
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Manufacturing Day
October 6, 2017
Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. AMP SoCal is currently recruiting ideas for a Manufacturing Day-related event! Please contact us with suggestions at
ampsocal@usc.edu.
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AMP SoCal | (213) 740-9494 | ampsocal@usc.edu | AMPSoCal.org
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