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Stratasys Partners with National Occupational Competency Testing Institute to Introduce First-Ever FDM Process Certification

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced today that it has received third-party validation from the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) for its first-ever Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Process Certification.

Key Points: 
  • Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced today that it has received third-party validation from the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) for its first-ever Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Process Certification.
  • The partnership between Stratasys and NOCTI signifies a pivotal moment for students and professionals looking to embark on careers in additive manufacturing.
  • For more information about Stratasys and its mission to empower additive manufacturing excellence, please visit stratasys.com .
  • For more details about NOCTI's role in career and technical education and its commitment to building competent workforces, please visit nocti.org .

2023 Carl J. Schaefer Memorial Award Recipient Announced

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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BIG RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NOCTI Board of Trustees named Ms. Cynthia Midgett of Pennsylvania the winner of the 2023 Carl J. Schaefer Memorial CTE Teacher Award.

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  • BIG RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NOCTI Board of Trustees named Ms. Cynthia Midgett of Pennsylvania the winner of the 2023 Carl J. Schaefer Memorial CTE Teacher Award.
  • The Carl J. Schaefer Memorial Award was established in 2013 to honor Dr. Carl J. Schaefer.
  • As a lifelong champion in career and technical education (CTE), he gained national recognition as a CTE educator and author.
  • This memorial award is a tribute to Dr. Schaefer's memory and recognizes an outstanding CTE teacher or CTE teacher candidate.

eDynamic Learning Expands Career Exploration and College and Career Readiness Solutions with Acquisition of Learning Blade® and Ready for Industry® Platforms

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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This is eDynamic Learning's fourth industry acquisition and further expands access for students and teachers to industry-leading career exploration curriculum and a growing suite of college and career readiness tools.

Key Points: 
  • This is eDynamic Learning's fourth industry acquisition and further expands access for students and teachers to industry-leading career exploration curriculum and a growing suite of college and career readiness tools.
  • "Learning Blade and Ready for Industry offer an impactful expansion of the tools and resources from eDynamic Learning to further support our mission of guiding students' passion to purpose.
  • Learning Blade's newly released Introduction to Coding course is also widely used to introduce computer science to middle school students.
  • Sheila Boyington, Co-Founder of Learning Blade and Ready for Industry.

Interplay Learning continues building industry-leading training team

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Interplay Learning, the leading provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, announces the addition of two leading residential and commercial services authorities to its roster of training experts.

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  • "Ken and Dan share the vision that drives Interplay Learning to continue innovating," said Doug Donovan, founder and CEO of Interplay Learning.
  • "Interplay Learning offers an unprecedented opportunity to elevate the quality of training in the plumbing industry," Midgett said.
  • Interplay Learning, a global provider of scalable, highly effective hands-on digital learning simulations for the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, solar and facilities maintenance industries, is building better training, better careers and better lives for its customers and their employees.
  • Since 2016, Austin-based Interplay Learning has been building better training, better careers and better lives for its customers and their employees.

zSpace Expands Credentialing and CTE Content with Two New Partners

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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zSpace now offers 30 AR and VR-driven self-study and classroom-based CTE applications in health science/public services, advanced manufacturing/skilled trades, agri-science, and transportation career pathways.

Key Points: 
  • zSpace now offers 30 AR and VR-driven self-study and classroom-based CTE applications in health science/public services, advanced manufacturing/skilled trades, agri-science, and transportation career pathways.
  • Incorporating the credentialing certification process from Precision Exams by YouScience into zSpace content will empower educators and students to enhance their learning through AR/VR interactive content while they validate their progress with potential employers and continuing education courses.
  • "zSpace's AR and VR learning content has already been shown to deeply engage students in STEM and CTE concepts," said Michael Carbenia, senior executive director of workforce at zSpace.
  • More CTE content will now be available from zSpace as the company announces its partnership with award-winning curriculum developer Mastery Coding .

FANUC America and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Agree to Co-market the Stackability of Their Certifications to Meet the Shortage of Skilled Industrial Robotics and Automation Operators

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Both organizations offer their certification assessments through NOCTI/Nocti Business Solutions (NBS), the well-established leader in industry-developed and recognized Certification Assessments.

Key Points: 
  • Both organizations offer their certification assessments through NOCTI/Nocti Business Solutions (NBS), the well-established leader in industry-developed and recognized Certification Assessments.
  • This partnership creates a streamlined approach for schools and industry partners when administering the certifications.
  • FANUC offers industry 4.0 Connected Smart Manufacturing occupational pathways and stackable certifications beginning with the FANUC Certified Robot-Operator (FCR-O1 & FCR-O2) to develop entry- level skills for exciting careers in robotics and automation.
  • The objective is to align students and job seekers on a pathway to become advanced automation operators, technicians, systems integration specialist, or engineers.

G-W Publisher and NOCTI announce new partnership

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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With over 50 years of experience, NOCTI is a leading provider of industry certification solutions for workforce education and CTE programs.

Key Points: 
  • With over 50 years of experience, NOCTI is a leading provider of industry certification solutions for workforce education and CTE programs.
  • Together, G-W and NOCTI deliver current, comprehensive, industry-aligned resources that help students earn credentials and begin their paths to career success.
  • G-W's new 2023 titles that feature NOCTI correlations will be introduced beginning in October 2021.
  • NOCTI is the nation's largest provider of industry certifications and industry-based credentials for Career and Technical Education programs.

FANUC America and Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Have Aligned to Co-Market the Stackability of Their Industry-Recognized Certifications

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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NOCTI/NBS have developed and validated the end-of-course assessments for both FANUC and MSSC to certify their technicians.

Key Points: 
  • NOCTI/NBS have developed and validated the end-of-course assessments for both FANUC and MSSC to certify their technicians.
  • FANUC offers industry 4.0 Connected Smart Manufacturing occupational pathways and stackable certifications beginning with the FANUC Certified Robot-Operator (FCR-O1 & FCR-O2) to develop entry- level skills for exciting careers in robotics and automation.
  • The manufacturing industry in the U.S. is facing a growing shortage of higher-skilled technicians vitally needed at the operator level.
  • FANUC America Corporation is a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, and provides industry-leading CNC systems, robotics and factory automation.

FANUC and Rockwell Automation Form Coalition to Quickly Address Manufacturing Skills Gap with Robotics and Automation Apprenticeship Programs

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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FANUC America and Rockwell Automation officially formed a coalition to kick off accelerated work and learn apprenticeship programs designed to upskill current and future workers for jobs in advanced manufacturing, robotics and automation.

Key Points: 
  • FANUC America and Rockwell Automation officially formed a coalition to kick off accelerated work and learn apprenticeship programs designed to upskill current and future workers for jobs in advanced manufacturing, robotics and automation.
  • The coalition has developed new apprenticeship programs offering people opportunities to gain credentials that include fundamental robotics (Robot Operator) and automation (PLC Operator).
  • FANUC and our coalition look forward to helping as many people as possible take advantage of these accelerated work and apprenticeship programs.
  • FANUC America Corporation is a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, and provides industry-leading CNC systems, robotics and factory automation.

New Possibilities for Hands-on Learning, Credentialing During Pandemic with Augmented and Virtual Reality Technology

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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In addition to offering NOCTI-certified courses, zSpace is also a supplemental tool for many other industry certifications.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to offering NOCTI-certified courses, zSpace is also a supplemental tool for many other industry certifications.
  • zSpace at ACTE Virtual Vision, December 1-4
    Because of its growing portfolio of CTE offerings, zSpace is proud to participate in ACTE Virtual Vision.
  • Pre-conference, Tuesday Dec. 1, 3:45 - 4:15 pm EST: Earning Industry Certifications Beyond the Classroom - The New Reality of CTE .
  • Tuesday Dec. 1, 3:45 - 4:15 pm EST: Your Future with Augmented and Virtual Reality .