COC to Host Manufacturing Day

DR. DIANNE G. VAN HOOK

Chancellor, College of the Canyons

Technology is rapidly transforming the manufacturing industry, and College of the Canyons is leading the way in providing the skills and training needed to launch well-paying careers in this fast-growing field.

To help prospective students and their families get an inside look at the emerging opportunities, College of the Canyons will host Manufacturing Day on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 6-8 p.m. in the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. The event will feature a panel discussion with leading experts, plus an opportunity to get a sneak peek at the equipment students will be trained to use in our Advanced Technology Center.

During the panel discussion, local business leaders and national industry partners will discuss new technological trends and career opportunities, plus share how young people can get their foot in the door and gain experience that leads to a career.

After the panel discussion, there will be an interactive question and answer session, followed by demonstrations in the PAC lobby. Attendees will have a chance to talk with panel members from Northrop Grumman, Wood-

ward, Lief Labs, Bay Center and other leading manufacturing companies. Attendees will get a firsthand look at some of the new equipment COC will be using COC to Host Manufacturing Day T E R E S A TODD in the Advanced Technology Center (ATC), a new facility HART SCHOOL BOARD that will offer hands-on training to students and existing Vote TERESA TODD manufacturing professionals and help them grow their on Nov. 8th for careers. The rapid growth in indus- strong leadership, trial automation and advanced technology—as well as community values, its focus on “Industry 4.0” and an aging work- student advocacy, Manufacturing Day force population in these indusand quality education Thursday, Oct. 6 6-8 p.m. tries—has created the urgent need for skilled workin the William S. Hart Union High School Santa Clarita Performing Arts ers in several essential infra- District, Area 3. Center. structure sectors, including: integrated advanced manufacturing/computerized Todd4Hart.com machining (CNC), welding/ material joining, robotic welding, integrated personal fab- Leadership rication, construction technologies, and integration with Experience the Internet of Things (IoT). Commitment As we look towards 2023 and beyond, the sectors with growth potential such as, CNC precision machining, weld- Parent ing/fabrication, construction technologies, industrial mainEducator tenance, automation, robotics Business Owner and mechatronics are critical to enable California companies to remain competitive and relevant in their respective sectors. Economic forecasts show “Let’s talk… that of the more than 500,000 jobs will be added in Los AnI’m listening.” geles County between 2020 —Teresa Todd See COC, page 27