Manufacturing Advantage + Students

Providing a link between industry and students.
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Looking for a connection to industry?

We've got you covered. 

By attending the 2018 Manufacturing Advantage Conference & Tech Showcase, you'll have the opportunity to talk directly with a variety of companies that may be hiring you someday.

  • Discuss with other students and Wisconsin employer's what YOU are looking for in the ideal employer.
  • Hear from Wisconsin companies regarding what they are looking for in an ideal employee.
  • Prepare yourself to enter the workforce trough personal connections with industry professionals, including Stout alumni! 
  • Make connections for Internship and Co-op opportunities.

You're Invited...

Attend the entire day or any part you can fit into your class schedule; simply register online for free!

If you're not sure what to attend...

  • Join the group for lunch, on US! Talk with others about what's happening in your field of study.
  • The student/employer event is scheduled at 2:00PM which will roll into a networking session.

2018 Schedule

8:00AM-9:00AM

Registration

9:00AM-10:15AM

Developing Smart Automation Strategy

 

Industry 4.0

 

Training Within Industry (TWI) + Kata

10:20AM-11:35AM

Maximizing Technology to Aid in Recruitment

 

Cybersecurity

 

Training Within Industry (TWI) + Kata (continued)

11:45AM-12:45PM

Lunch + Tech Showcase + Networking

Speaker: Patricia Toth from the Computer Security Division at National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) will peak on the NIST Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

12:45PM-2:00PM

Impacts of Global Giants on WI Manufacturing. Special invited guest: Foxconn

2:00PM-3:15PM

Student + Industry Discussion: Linking Industry with Today's Students

3:15PM-4:00PM

Continue the Conversation: Networking + Tech Showcase