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Part of the Problem
Just 2/3 of Americans
believe the U.S.
manufacturing industry
can compete effectively in
the global marketplace.
Less than 1/2 believe a
manufacturing career is
stable and secure.
80% believe
manufacturing jobs are
the first to be moved to
other countries.
Only 1/3 of Americans
say they would
encourage their children
to pursue careers in
manufacturing.
Only 450 out of 20,000
Minnesota high school
students select
manufacturing as a
career of interest– 2%.
During the 2012
manufacturing listening
sessions, concern about the
image of manufacturing
was mentioned 76 times.
• Collaboration of 15 colleges
• Vision-- a 21st Century
education system that
prepares individuals to
participate fully in
rewarding careers in
manufacturing and which
completely meets the
needs of the region’s
manufacturing employers
Dream It. Do It. MN
connects influencers,
educators, and
manufacturers with
resources to develop
the future workforce.
Students
Teachers
Manufacturers Influencers
Future Workforce
DREAM IT. DO IT. MINNESOTA TARGET AUDIENCE
RESOURCES MAKING AN IMPACT
Jaimee Meyer
New Executive Director
Dream It. Do It. MN Website The Dream It. Do It. MN website,
www.dreamidoitmn.com, is a great
way to connect with students,
educators, and the industry. We
provide all of our resources through
the website and inform visitors
about what modern manufacturing
is all about.
Teacher Toolkit This toolkit includes a
teacher’s guide with lessons,
videos, and posters to
introduce students to
advanced manufacturing and
information about
manufacturing careers.
E-Newsletter Dream It. Do It. MN has a monthly
e-newsletter that goes out on the
second Wednesday of each month.
Included in the newsletters are
upcoming events, testimonials
about manufacturing careers, news
stories related to manufacturing,
and much more! We are able to
connect with students, parents,
educators, and manufacturers.
REBRANDING OF DREAM IT. DO IT. MINNESOTA
Billboards Dream It. Do It. MN helped
execute billboard campaigns
which promoted manufacturing
careers through quotations and
driving individuals to our
website to learn more about
modern manufacturing.
Social Media Dream It. Do It. MN uses
Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
to connect with students,
manufacturers, and anyone
interested in manufacturing.
Find us on Facebook and Twitter
@DreamItDoItMN.
Direct Mail This is used to connect with
potential students who want
to learn more about
manufacturing and what it has
to offer them in the future.
RESOURCES CONTINUED
Adopt-A-School Guide This guide gives Minnesota
manufacturers a structured
framework for engaging with
their local school system and best
practices for building
relationships with educators.
Game App Dream It. Do It. will
launch a game app
promoting
manufacturing, for
middle aged school
students.
KEY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
VEX Robotics
Robotics is growing in popularity
across the state. Youth design, build,
and compete with their robots. We
use Dream It. Do It. Minnesota to
show students and influencers how
robotics relates to manufacturing
careers. We also demonstrate how
modern manufacturing careers are
part of STEM.
Statewide Tour of
Manufacturing During the month of October Dream It.
Do It. Minnesota organizes the
Statewide Tour of Manufacturing.
Manufacturers are encouraged to open
their doors for students and
community members so they can learn
about modern manufacturing in their
communities.
Exhibits Across the state, Dream It. Do
It. Minnesota is present at
career fairs, conferences, STEM
expos, and many other
opportunities to promote
advanced manufacturing
careers to youth and
influencers.
360º Seamless Career Pathway
Seamless Career Pathway developed
in 2007 to show students, parents, and
incumbent workers the potential with
life-long learning.
“My first reaction was I felt empowered.
I didn’t know that something like this
was available and when I saw that it
was offered, I was interested
immediately and I’m glad I made the
choice.” Brandon Korgel, Northland
and Bemidji State student
eTECH 4 Joint Certificates
• Production Technologies (16 credits)
• Machine Technologist (30 credits)
• Automation Technology (30 credits)
• Welding Technology (30 credits)
• Online and blended, on-site requirements available on
weekends
• Industry requested
• College partners developed jointly
• www.360etech.org
Production Technologies Core
• 16 credit certificate
• Technical Math
• Print Reading
• Introduction to Computers
• Manufacturing Processes
• Quality Practices
• Safety Awareness
• Maintenance Awareness
Career Success Skills Online Learning
Modules
• Verbal Communications
• Effective Listening & Following
Directions
• Reliability
• Productivity
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Positive Communications
• Positive Attitude
• Responsibility & Accountability
• And more
Taking Shape Summits
2013-- Additive Manufacturing: 3D
Printing Beyond Rapid Prototyping
2014-- The Internet of Things & the
Future of Manufacturing
2015-- ???
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16%
360º College Partners Rest of MnSCU Colleges
Change Spring 2013 Graduates
Questions & Answers
These programs are supported by an NSF ATE Program grant.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations
expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect
the views of the National Science Foundation (www.nsf.gov).
Thank you!
An affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator.
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