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The Partnership hosted its first Talent Talk of 2025 on March 13 at WSU Tech, bringing together leaders to explore the region’s evolving biomedical landscape. Speakers highlighted the industry’s economic potential, the impact of the upcoming Wichita Biomedical Campus℠ and workforce development opportunities. 🔗 Dive into this event's insights at https://bit.ly/3DNiH7a.

🌟 Voyage inspirant à Wichita et Chicago ! 🌟 Je suis ravi de partager mon récent voyage aux centres de services à Wichita et Chicago, où j'ai eu l'opportunité de soutenir la mise en place d'un nouveau programme de formation pour les techniciens A&P. 🚀 Lors de cette visite, j'ai eu la chance de découvrir la WSU Tech, une école incroyable qui forme les futurs talents de notre industrie. 🎓 Les discussions enrichissantes avec des professionnels passionnés et dévoués, tels que Julian Whetzel, Stefan Schmidt, Conrad Diaz, John Gil, Jessica Istas et James Hall m'ont vraiment inspiré. Un grand merci à tous ceux qui ont partagé leur expertise et leur enthousiasme. Ensemble, nous construisons un avenir prometteur pour les techniciens A&P ! ✈️🔧 🔜 Prochaines étapes : Suite à ce voyage, nous allons finaliser le programme de formation et commencer les sessions pilotes dans les prochains mois. Nous continuerons à collaborer étroitement avec WSU Tech et les experts rencontrés pour garantir le succès de cette initiative. #Formation #TechniciensAP #Innovation #Aviation #WSUTech #Bombardier 🌟 Inspiring Trip to Wichita and Chicago! 🌟 I'm excited to share my recent trip to the service centers in Wichita and Chicago, where I had the opportunity to support the implementation of a new training program for A&P technicians. 🚀 During this visit, I had the chance to discover WSU Tech, a fantastic school that trains the future talents of our industry. 🎓 The enriching discussions with passionate and dedicated professionals, such as Julian Whetzel, Stefan Schmidt, Conrad Diaz, John Gil, Jessica Itas and James Hall truly inspired me. A big thank you to everyone who shared their expertise and enthusiasm. Together, we are building a promising future for A&P technicians! ✈️🔧 🔜 Next Steps: Following this trip, we will finalize the training program and start pilot sessions in the coming months. We will continue to collaborate closely with WSU Tech and the experts we met to ensure the success of this initiative. #Training #APTechnicians #Innovation #Aviation WSU Tech Bombardier

Heroes MAKE America, the veterans workforce initiative of The MI, recently hosted its first Lunch & Learn in partnership with Textron, the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, and WSU Tech. The event introduced the new Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) training program—designed to help transitioning service members and veterans launch careers in aviation. With the manufacturing sector facing ongoing workforce shortages, this program serves as a strategic bridge between the military and industry, ensuring a steady pipeline of trained professionals. Given Wichita’s deep-rooted ties to both aviation and the military, the event brought together industry leaders, military personnel (active and retired), policymakers, and educators to discuss the program’s impact. This Airframe and Powerplant program will be more than just training—it’s a direct pathway to high-demand aviation maintenance roles, equipping veterans with in-demand skills and a highly sought-after FAA Certification. Through a six-week accelerated course featuring hands-on training, career readiness support, and facility tours, the program ensures a seamless transition from service to skilled aviation careers. Classes begin April 28, 2025. If you’re active duty, a veteran, National Guard, or reservist with an FAA 8610-2 or JSAMTCC form—or a company looking to implement this program—contact [email protected] to learn more. #airframe #powerplant #aviation #FAA #HeroesMAKEAmerica #veterans #transitioningvets #militaryspouses

"Nobody knows what modern manufacturing looks like..." "We can't find good talent..." "Kids don't want these careers..." I'm about to change all that. I repackaged this Manufacturing Program Toolkit and I will be re-releasing it with more than just videos! What's inside: • 6 high-energy videos (NASA tech, F1 racing, robotics) • Plug-and-play classroom activities • "Lock in the Learning" assessments • Zero-prep teacher guides • Real-world applications Perfect for: ✅ Technical schools ✅ High school counselors ✅ Manufacturing facilities ✅ Parents & students ✅ Workforce programs ✅ Community colleges Want to see this in action? Catch me live: 🔧 March 26-28: WSU Tech at National Center for Aviation Training 🔧 April 1-4 Austin Community College 🔧 Make It In Illinois MADE Tour 2025 Illinois Schedule: • Apr 10: Springfield IL Lincoln Land Community College • Apr 24: Rock Valley College, Rockford IL • May 13: Champaign IL Parkland College • Jun 10: Chicago IL City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College • Jun 12: Chicago Heights IL Prairie State College Each stop features manufacturing demos, VR experiences, networking, and real career opportunities. Because it's time to show the world what modern manufacturing REALLY looks like. No more myths. No more misconceptions. Just pure opportunity. From $80K+ starting salaries to zero student debt, from 3D printing medical breakthroughs to programming million-dollar machines - this is manufacturing in 2025. Let's change some lives. #NAMR #ManufacturingEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #BlueCollarBaller #MADETour2025

The path to a four-year degree isn’t always a straight line—but at WSU Tech, we’re making sure it’s a clear one. Through the Shocker Transfer Accelerator, students can stack credentials, gain real-world experience, and transition seamlessly to Wichita State University. Whether it’s a technical graduate looking to move into leadership or a career changer exploring new opportunities, this program is breaking down barriers and creating new possibilities. Next week, Erin Haneberg, Director of the Shocker Transfer Accelerator, joins Tech Talk to share how WSU Tech is making higher education more accessible and student success more achievable. Stay tuned for the full episode dropping next Tuesday on YouTube and Spotify! #TechTalkWSUTech #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #WSUTech

Cette semaine, j'ai eu le privilège de visiter le Centre de Service de Bombardier à Wichita. J’ai pu y rencontrer les équipes dédiées à la formation et au recrutement de techniciens d’avion. Ensemble, nous avons travaillé sur la mise en place d'un programme de formation innovant destiné à renforcer nos efforts de recrutement. Ce programme visera à attirer des talents qualifiés et passionnés, et à les accompagner dans leur parcours professionnel afin de pouvoir intégrer les équipes de Bombardier. Je suis convaincue que notre collaboration avec WSU Tech nous permettra d’augmenter notre bassin de techniciens. This week, I had the privilege of visiting the Bombardier service Center in Wichita. I had the opportunity to meet with the teams dedicated to the training and recruitment of aircraft technicians. Together, we worked on setting up an innovative training program aimed at strengthening our recruitment efforts. This program will seek to attract qualified and passionate talents and support them in their professional journey to join the Bombardier teams. I am confident that our collaboration with WSU Tech will allow us to increase our pool of technicians. Thank you also to Matt Hein for collaborating with us in this project !

What if the key to career success wasn’t just about skills—but about mindset? In this week’s Tech Talk with WSU Tech episode, Jennifer Roe, Program Manager at the Mike Rowe Works Foundation and former WSU Tech team member, joins Dr. Sheree Utash to talk about the impact of the Mike Rowe Work Ethic Curriculum. One of the biggest takeaways? A perspective shift that changes the way students approach work, responsibility, and opportunity. It’s a game-changer, and it’s helping students take ownership of their futures in a whole new way. Watch the clip to hear how this curriculum is transforming mindsets and careers. 💥 Catch the full episode NOW!! 🔔 Subscribe and follow Tech Talk with WSU Tech to stay in the know! #WorkEthic #CareerSuccess #WSUTech #MikeRoweWorks

Today, Dr. Sheree Utash, President of WSU Tech, and Jim Hall, Vice President of Aviation & Workforce Development, joined partners for the announcement of the Heroes MAKE America Airframe & Powerplant Prep Training expansion to Wichita and McConnell Air Force Base. This program provides transitioning service members and veterans with a fast-track path to earning their A&P certification and launching careers in aviation. As the Air Capital of the World, Wichita depends on a strong workforce. When education, business and industry, and government come together, we create real solutions. WSU Tech is proud to offer this training, ensuring that those who have served our country have the skills and opportunities to continue making an impact in aviation. This partnership with The Manufacturing Institute - MI, Textron Aviation, Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, and McConnell AFB is a testament to what can be accomplished when we work together to support workforce development. Thank you to Congressman Ron Estes, Mayor Lily Wu, Col. Aaron Strode, the team at Textron Aviation, and all our partners for making this initiative possible. WSU Tech is honored to be part of this important work.

Thank you to Rusty Eck Ford for their generosity in donating a truck to the WSU Tech Automotive program! This donation gives our students the opportunity to work with newer vehicle technology, providing them with hands-on experience and training on modern vehicles to become industry-skilled technicians. 🛻 Thank you, Rusty Eck Ford, for investing in the future of automotive education and helping us drive student success!

Career success isn’t just about landing the job—it’s about keeping it. In next week’s episode of Tech Talk with WSU Tech, Jennifer Roe, Program Manager at the Mike Rowe Works Ethic Foundation and former WSU Tech team member, joins Dr. Sheree Utash to explore what truly sets students apart in the workplace. Before the full episode drops this next Tuesday, here’s a sneak peek at one of the key moments from the conversation. Catch the short now, and don’t miss the full conversation next week! 🔔 Subscribe and follow Tech Talk with WSU Tech to stay in the know. #WorkEthic #CareerSuccess #WSUTech #MikeRoweWorks #TechTalkWSUTech