{"id":23541,"date":"2023-03-28T08:24:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T13:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intelitek.com\/?p=23541"},"modified":"2024-04-08T16:37:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T21:37:46","slug":"expanding-your-manufacturing-training-program-to-prepare-students-for-industry-4-0-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging2.intelitek.com\/2023\/03\/28\/expanding-your-manufacturing-training-program-to-prepare-students-for-industry-4-0-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Expanding Your Manufacturing Training Program to Prepare Students for Industry 4.0 Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"
Exploring the gap between the skill requirements of Industry 4.0 and the CTE education that most students now receive and identifying ways to level up instruction and learning.<\/em><\/p>\n More than 20 years into the latest industrial revolution of the internet, Industry 4.0 is creating jobs across the country. However, not enough students are graduating with the right skill sets to be hired for these jobs. Where is the disconnect? The mismatch in skills is because industry has continued to develop and innovate processes, while education programs have not.<\/p>\n Industry 4.0 is a term that analysts use to describe the automation and data exchange used in manufacturing technology. The term incorporates modern technology concepts, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and other innovations. These technologies are changing the face of manufacturing.<\/p>\n As educators, we have to discuss leveling up our current training for manufacturing students so they are ready to enter today\u2019s manufacturing jobs when they graduate. Industry 4.0 is changing. There are new skill requirements, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs need to rethink their training programs and certifications for skilled labor. While manufacturing skills still need to be specifically taught, there is new demand for employees with softer skills, such as leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving.<\/p>\n Understanding Industry 4.0 Educational Needs<\/strong><\/p>\n Industry 4.0 is all about connecting devices and using the data. Education 4.0 needs to add specific training to their programs, so that graduates are prepared for new manufacturing jobs. As more complex systems are integrated both physically, as well as in the cloud, system level understanding, system communications, networking, and data analysis will be required. Industry 4.0 revolves around data collection from every part of the factory floor. Data will be the cornerstone of production planning, efficiency, and predictive\/preventative maintenance.<\/p>\n Some of the new technology industry is taking advantage of are:<\/strong><\/p>\n Training new skills, new roles need to focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n Employers need workers who are technically advanced, process savvy, and natural problem solvers to take a role in the ongoing design and improvement of manufacturing systems.<\/p>\n 3 Key Steps to Upgrade Your Education 4.0 Program<\/strong><\/p>\n As with any new initiative, start simply and build. Set and manage students\u2019 expectations appropriately. Your program requirements should allow for some creativity, so that students take ownership of their learning. Trust students with your equipment; this will help them learn responsibility and accountability. Most of all, allow time for failure\u2014attempt, fail, iterate, and attempt again. This is a proven learning process.<\/p>\n\n
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