2022 Fall CTE Newsletter
A new school year brings heaps of new technology and learning equipment. Tech-Labs is your one-stop shop for assuring students of all levels of education and industry have what they need to advance their skills. In this newsletter, you will find first responder training solutions, hands-on HVAC trainers and curriculum, tips to integrate 3D printing into your curriculum and so much more! You can also learn about the upcoming technical events between now and January.
TranSim™
OnRobot offers the industry’s broadest range of end-of-arm tooling and software solutions for collaborative applications. Automate your processes quickly and efficiently with OnRobot’s Plug and Produce grippers, sensors, vision and the software that drives them.
View all Commercial Driving Simulators
Integrating 3D Printing into Curriculum
Dunwoody College of Technology has garnered an international reputation for its successful curriculum of hands-on, applied learning. 3D printing is a key part of that curriculum. Students learn critical thinking along with practical, high-demand skills.
#1 HEV/EV Trainer
The LN trainer is one of the automotive challenges of the SkillsUSA. Students must show their knowledge and diagnostic skills about HEV/EV on the trainer, which is aligned to the ASE L3 curriculum.
New Hands-On HVAC Trainers and Curriculum
Amatrol offers a full line of hands-on HVAC Learning Systems that feature industry-standard components paired with an interactive, multimedia curriculum. Topics covered include electrical, fluid power, mechanical, electronics, and many more!
Training for First Responders
Police officers, firefighters, EMTs and dog handlers require specialized skills when responding to emergencies. We offer a variety of simulators that cover the skills required for hybrid and electric vehicle accidents, active shooters, patrol or fire truck driving, canine injuries, and more!
VRTEX 360 Compact
Lincoln Electric's new VRTEX 360 Compact tabletop virtual reality welding simulator is a portable, cost-effective simulator making it easy to use in multiple environments.
Upcoming Events
MSSC CT-SCA Certification Briefing-Demo | August 18
Connect IDCTE Summer Conference 2022 | September 21
TASA txEDCon2022 | September 23-24
More Resources
The Case for Driving Simulation
Simulation-based training is a proven tool for pre-hire driver screening assessments, entry-level driver training, safety refresher training, and post-remediation training. Read our practical guide for achieving ROI with a simulation-based driver training program.
Oil & Gas Worker Training Picks up in the Southwestern US
As oil and gas companies ramp up training to ensure that new field workers have the hands-on skills they need to hit the ground running, it’s important to provide trainers with the tools they need to be successful. Be sure to check out Bayport Technical’s wide variety of hands-on oil and gas training systems that feature the real-world components today’s oil and gas workers will encounter in the field!
MSSC's CLT 4.0 Launches in August!
MSSC is proud to launch the newly updated Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0) certification. This update to the established CLT certification has culminated in the addition of nine newly emerging "Industry 4.0" technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality, Autonomous Robots, Biometrics, Cybersecurity, Aata Analytics, 5G technology, Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), and Remote Learning.
HVAC Worker Shortage: Understanding the Problem and Finding a Solution
Like other industrial sectors, HVAC/R is in the midst of a skills gap – thanks in part to an aging workforce combined with advancements in technology. Companies are facing increasing pressure to find qualified labor, as mechanic and installer jobs are expected to grow 15-percent nationwide by 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fundamental Electrical Skills Training: Powering the Path to Success
All individuals aspiring to become electrical professionals need the same fundamental electrical skills. These include understanding the basic principles of electricity and working with common electrical components, such as wiring, motors, and circuits. By mastering core skills like these, learners can help ensure they work safely and efficiently in whatever specified path they choose, whether that is industrial, commercial, or residential electrical careers.
Integrate 3D Printing into Your Curriculum: F123 Educator Resources
Build critical thinking skills employers look for with 3D printing. The Stratasys curriculum combines in-depth lectures, discussions and hands-on projects to help you prepare students for the careers of tomorrow.
MSSC Announces Houston Community College as MSSC State Master Training Center
Houston Community College is authorized to offer training to instructors to deliver MSSC’s CPT 4.0 e-learning courseware, and its hands-on Certified Production Technician Plus (CPT+) program using the highly innovative “Skill Boss” training and testing device invented by Amatrol, the nation’s leading manufacturer of industrial technician training equipment.
