Save the following dates for the NWFMC General Membership Meetings:
Feb. 3, 2021
Apr. 28, 2021
July 28, 2021
Oct. 27, 2021
Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program
Want to grow your talent pipeline? The FloridaMakes Network’s Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprenticeship Program is a statewide, cost-effective initiative that addresses the skilled worker shortage and helps employers invest in their team.
Benefits:
IMPROVING ENTRY-LEVEL SKILLS: Addresses entry-level skills gaps and serves as a foundation for multiple career pathways
HYBRID MODEL: Cost-efficient online and hands-on model, no strict class schedules or need for travel
STACKABLE CREDENTIALS: Industry-recognized national certifications as well as the option to earn college academic credits.
On Dec. 11, 2020, the Florida Advanced Technological Education (FLATE) Center held an online strategic planning and implementation session and collected input from the attendees about what could be done to support the three goals for strong, relevant curriculum: outreach, student recruitment and supporting educators. The Department of Education has committed a portion of its Perkins Leadership funds to aid in the expansion and enhancement of FLATE in partnership with FloridaMakes. The department is asking key stakeholders to engage in the vision and goal setting of “FLATE 2.0.”
“Understanding that the principal aim is to develop first-in-class workforce education and training system for all things advanced manufacturing and technology and engineering technology, how shall FLATE act as a complementary force, convener, recruiter, curriculum developer or professional development provider?” asked Chancellor Henry Mack of the Florida DOE.
The manufacturing industry community is asked to participate in this survey to help the DOE decide how to move forward. More information and they survey can be found HERE.
First Coast Cyber Forum
Presented in partnership with the Department of Economic Opportunity, Associated Industries of Florida Foundation and the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, join us at the First Coast Cybersecurity Forum on Feb. 9-10 to learn about the latest cybersecurity protections for businesses and DoD's new CMMC requirements.
Connex Florida is a free supply chain database created for Florida manufacturers. This tool highlights your company's specific production capabilities, connects you with a broad range of Florida manufacturers, and has high-level search functions that allow you to search by:
Geographic locations
Certifications
Equipment
NAICS and SIC
Materials and more!
Connex's purpose is to serve as Florida's supply chain solution and to help Florida manufacturers better connect with each other, be discovered, and increase business opportunities as supply chain demands change over time.
How resourceful and resilient are you? Do you have the capacity to handle new growth? Are you using the newer technologies that will help increase your capacity to grow? Do you know the minimum sustaining revenue you need to be more resilient?
Take our Market Changes and Growth Plans: Post-COVID Survey to understand potential gaps in your resiliency and growth plans, and to help the FloridaMakes Network better serve you.
