ADDRESSING THE SKILLS GAP
Access to a highly skilled and educated workforce is a critical element for innovation success. Increasingly, companies report they cannot find individuals with the skills needed for today's industry!
85%of students are in a search for career and education paths...
#1they don't know what they want to do.
#2they don't know what careers are in their region.
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#3they name EXPERIENCES as the number one influencer in deciding their education and/or career path.
The NAMC, through the Dream It. Do It. Initiative, is partnering with community and business leaders to develop grassroots programs and experiences that expose students, parents, and educators to careers in their community.
ABOUT NAMC
The Nebraska Advanced Manufacturing Coalition (NAMC) was formed in 2006 as a 501c3 that supports the Dream It. Do It. Initiative in an effort to improve the image of manufacturing and understanding of the education paths and skills that lead to careers in Nebraska.
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As part of the statewide "Made in Nebraska, Manufacturing Alliance", the NAMC is committed to growing the manufacturing and STEM workforce.
about didi
The Dream It. Do It. Initiative (DIDI) aims to excite youth about the career possibilities in TODAY's manufacturing! Through career awareness activities, we are introducing students to local industries, highlighting advanced technologies in manufacturing and STEM careers, and promoting awareness of career pathways that lead to good paying careers in advanced manufacturing and related industries.
Contact
Juli Thelen
NAMC/Dream It. Do It. Director
Community Outreach & Engagement
Behlen Mfg. Co.
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