On February 12, 2020, The Clemson University Center for Workforce Development held a special one-day seminar at the Center for Manufacturing Innovation and One Research Drive buildings at CU-ICAR. The event, entitled “Technologies for an Advanced Manufacturing Workforce”, focused on new developments in the realm of workforce development and education from both an industry and higher education perspective.

 

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Keynote speakers:

  • Keith Miller, President of Greenville Technical College
  • Doug Ramsey, Partner, Coal Hill Ventures and the Robotics Hub

All other speakers:

  • Anand Gramopadhye, Dean, College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, Clemson University
  • Mark Johnson, Thomas F. Hash Endowed Chair in Sustainable Development and Director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Clemson University
  • Angie Leidinger, Vice President for External Affairs, Clemson University
  • Tim Hardee, President, SC Technical College System
  • Henry Giles, President, Spartanburg Community College
  • Shontavia Johnson, Associate Vice President for Academic Partnerships and Innovation, Clemson University
  • Cathy Almquist, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Trident Technical College
  • Keith Belsom, Manager, Combustion Advanced Manufacturing, Automation & Controls Advanced Manufacturing Works, GE Power
  • John Wagner, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Center, Clemson University
  • Hope Rivers, Executive Vice President, SC Technical College System
  • John Lummus, President/CEO, Upstate SC Alliance