b'Apprentice News New equipment has recently been added to both apprentice training centers. The Grinding Training Center received an auto grinder so that apprentices can learn that technology while in boot camp. The Machining Training Center received a Deckel 60T with a Heidenhain controller allowing the CNC Machinist apprentices to understand the controller before starting their rotations at PMC. Our new State Registered Pre-Apprentice program (ACE: Apprentice and Career Exploration) has expanded to Deer Lakes High ARM Selects Obergs ACE Apprentice ProgramSchool.Were expecting up to 35 seniors to participate this year in For Workforce Development Funding the hands-on visits to Oberg. All participants will receive a Pre-Obergs ACE (Apprentice and Career Exploration) pre-apprentice programApprentice certificate issued by was one of the projects selected for expanding upon its successful PA-based,the state and well be working existing workforce development blueprint to train high school studentswith them to earn up to 5 NIMS for potential careers in manufacturing. The curriculum increases studentcredentials during their visits. knowledge in STEM-focused courses by demonstrating theory to practicalWere excited to add these two new application. Teachers from participating high schools will receive additionalelements to the program.training and exposure from Oberg to current/future manufacturing processes.Since Oberg became a member of the Advanced Robotics For Manufacturing (ARM) consortium last year, Linda Wood, Oberg Training Programs Manager, has been working with the group on standardizing the program and developing the high-school curriculum for 9th through 12th grades. The program includes Career Explorations in Manufacturing (9th), Geometry For Real Life Applications (10th), Mechatronics (10th), and Hands-On Machining Practices at Oberg for students senior year. It has expanded to include Deer Lakes, Freeport, Highlands and Knoch high schools for the 2019-2020 season. Beginning in September, interactive video programming by grade will be broadcast from Oberg simultaneously to each school, allowing students and instructors to present questions and discuss topics in real time.The ARM project expands upon the existing program with an emphasis on robotic applications in manufacturing. Many of the projects are being developed and tested regionally; once proven, they will be available to implement nationwide. Our team is very excited about the potential of these projects to catalyze growth in US manufacturing. The consistent message we hear from manufacturers is that our nations workforce isnt adequately skilled to sustain significant economic growth. We believe our selected projects, combined with previously awarded projects, help to address this issue, stated ARM CEO, Dr. Byron Clayton.OBERG.COM 29'