American Technical Education Association

2nd Plenary Session: Mechatronics: Transforming Skill Sets for High Paying Career Pathways in Automotive, Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing.  Key Collaborations that have transformed Competency Based Education through NSF Funding.

Moderator: Mary Kaye Brededson, Executive Director of Center of Excellence Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing, Everett, Washington

Panelists:L-R

Danine Alderete-Tomlin, Executive Director, Automotive Manufacturing Technical Education Collaborative (AMTEC) for Kentucky Community College System--NSF ATE center

Beverly Hildenbrand, Director of CARCAM--Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, Alabama

Gene Bowman, Executive Director, Alamo Academy, Aerospace and IT, Advanced Manufacturing San Antonio Texas

Mary Batch, Assistant Manager, Human Resource Development, Toyota Motor Manufacturing--Texas

Kevin Smith, Technical Training Manager, Nissan North America Inc., Murfreesoboro TN

Dr. Lynn Kreider, Director, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Murfreesboro TN