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grant. He currently serves as Senior Personnel in theProject Leadership Team for the NSF ATE funded NationalCenter for Supply Chain Automation and on the advisoryboard of Central Virginia Community Colleges NSF ATEProject grant to develop a Mechatronics program and traininstructors. Jami received his BSME and MSME from theUniversity of North Carolina-Charlotte.Terryll Bailey, External EvaluatorTerryll Bailey is the Founder and Presidentof The Allison Group, an accomplishedconsulting firm in Seattle, Washington,focused on external evaluation, systemsthinking and skill standards research inemerging technologies. Over the last 30 years, the firmhas designed and produced workforce developmentresearch and evaluation projects for mid-sized andlarge organizations across the U.S. Bailey has workedwith numerous organizations to manage performanceand change and to provide formative and summativeevaluation of grant-funded projects. She has beeninvolved with the National Science Foundation AdvancedTechnological Education Program for 15 years as aconsultant and external evaluator and has served onthe Advisory Board for the Manufacturing TechnologyAdvisory Group since its inception in 1996. Bailey currentlyserves on the Workforce Development Advisory Board forNorth Seattle Community College. Bailey has attainedcertification in systems thinking and collaborativeconflict resolution and her clients include Fortune 100corporations, federal, state and local government agencies,foundations, public schools, colleges and universities.Steve Harrington, Industry LiaisonSteve Harrington is currently the IndustryLiaison for The National Center forSupply Chain Automation. In this role,he is responsible for the developmentand oversight of a National IndustryLeadership Team consisting of Supply Chain industryleaders and various other industry stakeholders. He has27 years of experience in warehouse operations, mostrecently as the West Coast Logistics Manager for thePerrigo Co., a Fortune 500 over-the-counter generic drugmanufacturer. Steve is Chairman and past President ofthe Distribution Management Association of SouthernCalifornia (DMA), a 250-member logistics industryassociation he organized and developed. He is a two-time“Spirit of the Entrepreneur” award winner for his volunteerwork with DMA and for his work in the field of economicdevelopment during his prior tenure with the InlandEmpire Economic Partnership. He is a graduate from CalState University Fullerton with a degree in Business.Imelda Cossette, Senior PersonnelMel Cossette is the Executive Director& Principal Investigator for the NationalScience Foundation ATE-funded NationalResource Center for Materials TechnologyEducation (MatEdU) housed at EdmondsCommunity College in Lynnwood, WA.She is also Senior Personnel for The National Center forSupply Chain Automation. Cossette has more than 20years of experience in manufacturing education andhas developed technician training programs for industryand educational institutions. She serves on numerouscommittees and national boards and has worked invarious industries prior to holding administrative positionsin the community and technical college system. Herrecent research focuses on identifying successful practicesin the recruitment of women to STEM fields.Beverly Hilderbrand, Education LiaisonBeverly Hilderbrand has 24 years ofexperience in community collegeeducation and industry partnerships.She holds a master’s degree in PublicAdministration and a B.S. degree inBusiness Management from Jacksonville State University.She recently joined The National Center for Supply ChainAutomation in the role of Education Liaison. She previouslyworked with the National Science Foundation as Directorof the Consortium for Alabama Regional ATE Center forAutomotive Manufacturing (CARCAM), a Regional Centerof Excellence. She networks with other select AdvancedTechnological Education (ATE) grants with synonymousfocus. Beverly has experience working with educators atall levels with vital industry partners to recruit studentsinto technical career pathways, produce standardizedcurriculum, and provide educators with shared resources,best practice information, and professional developmentopportunities.Jami Dale, Senior PersonnelJami Dale has been an instructor atCPCC since late 2011 and assumedthe role of Program Chair in 2014. Priorto joining CPCC, Jami worked as aDesign and Development Engineer withUltrablend (Charlotte, NC), a colorant dispenser and paintmixing equipment manufacturer. He also worked as anAutomation engineer and later as Molding/Metrologyengineer with Corning Cable System (Hickory, NC), in theOptical Assembly facility. He received SMSCP levels 1, 2 & 3instructor certification, all at Siemens Technical Academyin Berlin, Germany. Additionally, he is an MSSC CPT &Green certified instructor. He participated in certificationtest development for PMMI and AMT. Recent efforts involveintegrating Festo Educational Training systems acquiredover the last several years into curriculum and CCE courses.In addition, Jami served as a subject matter expertand guiding the reform of the College’s MechatronicsEngineering Technology curriculum, an effort funded by a 2.4 million U.S. Department of Labor Round 4 TAACCCT9

curricular representation of courses featuring logistics,radio frequency identification and block chain supportingsoftware. He has been teaching on the collegiate levelin Mathematics and Computer Science since 1982, wasawarded a B.A. in Mathematics from the Illinois Instituteof Technology and received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees inMathematics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Hisprofessional interests include computational mathematicsand parallel/distributed computing. His personal interestsinclude music and cooking.Colleen Molko, Dean of GrantsDevelopment and Administration andPrincipal Investigator for NCSCAColleen Molko’s professional backgroundincludes 24 years of managerialexperience in both state government and the communitycollege system. She has worked extensively in theareas of academic affairs, resource development, andgrant management. In addition to her role as PrincipalInvestigator for the National Center for Supply ChainAutomation, Ms. Molko is the Dean of Grants Developmentand Administration for Norco College (SouthernCalifornia). Molko earned her B.S. degree in Businessand Management at the University of Redlands and herM.A. degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from CaliforniaState University, San Bernardino. A lifelong learner, shehas earned certificates in Management Development,Facilitative Leadership, Curriculum Development andLeadership. She is passionate about the power ofeducation to change lives.Desiree Wagner, Grants SpecialistDesiree Wagner is the GrantsAdministrative Specialist for TheNational Center for Supply ChainAutomation. Wagner is a proud graduateof Norco College, having earned herassociate degree in Social and Behavioral Studies andCertificate in Culinary Arts. Her pristine administrativeskills and amiable demeanor, coupled with her expertisein planning, optimization, execution of grant expendituresand events, make her a valuable asset to the Center.Valorie Piper, Executive DirectorValorie Piper is Executive Director forthe National Center for Supply ChainAutomation. Valorie has served in anumber of important roles in highereducation over the past six years and priorto that worked 17 years in the mortgage/finance industryand three years in information technology. Her highereducation career started in 2014 at the BioengineeringDepartment at the University of California Riverside. Sheserved as Executive Administrative Assistant to 12 facultyPrincipal Investigators, who managed over 70 million inNSF, HSI and NIH grant funding. Her academic credentialsinclude a master’s degree in business administration and abachelor’s degree in business administration, with minorsin accounting and finance. She possesses vast experiencein the areas of project, budget and grant management,and is well-equipped to provide leadership to the ongoingwork of the center.Ned Young, Ph.D.Co-Principal InvestigatorDr. Ned Young is a Professor ofManagement and MIS at SinclairCommunity College in Dayton, Ohio andCo-Principal Investigator for The NationalCenter for Supply Chain Automation. Dr. Young has beenteaching at Sinclair since 1994, having spent eight ofthose years in a department chair role where he managedthe creation of Sinclair’s Supply Chain Managementprogram. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science, an M.B.A.in Management and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership,where his dissertation work concentrated on theMalcolm Baldrige National Quality. Before moving to theeducational sector, Dr. Young worked for 15 years in theindustrial sector, primarily concentrating on softwaresystems development, maintenance and management.Bob Sompolski, Ph.D.Co-Principal InvestigatorDr. Bob Sompolski is the Dean ofSTEM and Health Careers at OaktonCommunity College in Des Plaines, ILand a Co-Principal Investigator for TheNational Center for Supply Chain Automation. As Dean,Dr. Sompolski provides academic leadership to programsthat address transfer curricula (natural and computerscience, engineering and mathematics), remedial curricula(developmental mathematics) and career curricula(health careers, computer networking, electronics andmanufacturing/CAD). Throughout the development ofSupply Chain technologies at the college, he has proposed10

THANK YOUPARTNERSThe National Center for SupplySharon Alexander,Engineering Manager, UPSChain Automation extends itsNeil Reddy, President,Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)sincere thanks to the followingindividuals and organizations, whoseHelen Slaven,Atlanta CareerRise, United Way ofAtlanta, WorkSource Atlantacommitments of time, resourcesand talents continue to make lastingJacqueline Joyce,Atlanta CareerRise, United Way ofAtlanta, WorkSource Atlantaimpacts on supply chain technicianeducation and the development ofAtlanta Regional Commission (ARC)John Hammond, Director,Center for Community Servicesthe future workforce in our industry.THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP11

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NCSCA WELCOME LUNCHEON(229 Peachtree St NE, Suite 100)11:30 AM-12:30 PMSESSION 3How Sensors, Data Analytics & AI Are EnablingPredictive Maintenance Practices and What ThisMeans to Educators2:15-3:30 PMOpening RemarksNational Center for Supply Chain Automation (NCSCA)Partner Recognition, NCSCA and symposium overviewAtlanta Regional Commission, Atlanta Career Rise &WorkSource AtlantaIn today’s always-on supply chain with efficiency and shortlead times a mandate, Facilities and Engineering leadersare more challenged than ever to keep the automatedequipment and systems they manage operational.System downtime is not an option. Yet the time windowto operate, maintain, repair, support and upgrade thesesystems is growing shorter and shorter. Many firms arenow working around the clock as well as adding shiftson Saturdays and Sundays when repair and preventivemaintenance for these automated systems has typicallybeen done. These leaders are now turning to PredictiveMaintenance techniques which lean on new and evolvingindustry 4.0 technologies as tools to help address thisissue.SESSION 1The Supply Chain of the Future and Its Impact onTomorrow’s Technical Workforce12:30-1:30 PMThe world is changing quickly, and the supply chain is onthe front line of that change. This unique position meansthe supply chain must simultaneously adapt to digitaltransformation initiatives and shifts in consumer behaviorand demographics.Takeaways Daily real-world challenges faced in meeting customerdemands. Types of technologies now deployed in operations. What this means to the current workforce and insightsabout the skills technicians will require in the 21stcentury automated supply chain.Takeaways Learn more about the major societal and technologicaltrends driving change. Explore the strategies and technologies enabling themove to a smarter, faster and more agile supply chain. Learn how these new technologies are impacting thetechnical workforce needed to support them.ModeratorBob Trebilcock, Executive Editor, Modern MaterialsHandling Magazine and Editorial Director, Peerless MediaPresentersMichael Felbinger, Vice President of Customer Service,Swisslog Logistics AutomationPanel participantsJohn Blasdell, Sr. Director of Operations,JLL (Amazon Account)Phil Gilkes, Regional Maintenance Manager,Eastern U.S., Dollar TreeJames Jones, Director of Operations, Maintenance andEngineering, ES3 (C&S Family of Companies)Phil Jones, Director, Supply Chain Engineering, TargetRoyden Edwards, Director of Customer Support Services,Swisslog Logistics AutomationSESSION 2National Science Foundation Funding Insights1:30-2:00 PMAn informative presentation about the National ScienceFoundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE)program and tips on how to enter the prestigious ATEcommunity.SESSION 4Briefing: Amatrol Skill Boss-Logistics Training andCertification Device for MSSC Certified TechnicianSupply Chain Automation (CT-SCA)3:30-4:15 PMTakeaways Learn about different NSF ATE grant fundingopportunities. Understand the National Science Foundation’sperspective in relation to funding projects. Discover the Mentor-Connect Program.In summer 2020, the industry-led, non-profitManufacturing Skill Standards Council plans to launchnationwide a Certified Technician in Supply ChainAutomation (CT-SCA) training and certification system. Thissystem introduces a highly innovative, hands-on trainingand assessment device, developed by Amatrol, called “SkillBoss-Logistics” (SBL). SBL is a bench-top size automatedpackage sortation system that is designed to providehands-on training to prepare individuals to becomemaintenance technicians in supply chain automation. Thedevice provides a hands-on learning experience to helpindividuals learn and become certified on 100 skills acrossthree CT-SCA certifications.PresenterColleen Molko, Dean of Grants Development andAdministration and Principal Investigator for NCSCABREAK2:00-2:15 PMAs defined by the National Science Foundation-supportedNational Center for Supply Chain Automation (NCSCA),this technician installs, operates, supports, upgrades ormaintains the automated material handling equipment13

March 9 Agenda Continued and systems which support the supply chain. Indeveloping and introducing this system, the MSSCcollaborated with NCSCA, the Material HandlingIndustry (MHI), the Material Handling EquipmentDistributors Association (MHEDA), Amatrol and NOCTIBusiness Solutions.Takeaways Context and an update on the progress of theplanned rollout of CT-SCA. Highlight the educational features of the 100 skillsSBL teaches and assesses. Information on how the partners worked to developthe program and how industry experts see thiscertification system as a tool for incumbent workerupskilling.PresentersPaul Perkins, President, AmatrolNeil Reddy, President, Manufacturing Skill StandardsCouncil (MSSC)NCSCA MEETING LOGISTICS4:15-4:30 PMRECEPTION HOSTED BY THE MANUFACTURING SKILLSTANDARDS COUNCIL5:00-7:00 PMWhite Oak Kitchen & Cocktails270 Peachtree Street NW (Corner of Peachtree andBaker streets)14

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Features and functions to look for when procuringrobots that ensure fast deployment and ease of use. Training methodology that promotes pride ofownership and mastery of automation technology andbenefits gained by workers empowered with robotictools made for them.CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST8:00-8:30 AMSESSION 5Emerging Career Pathways: Multi-Track ExperientialCurricula for Robotics Utilizing Virtual Reality8:30-9:30 AMPresenterJason Walker, CEO and Co-founder, Waypoint RoboticsThe kinds of skills needed in the labor market aremore diverse and changing more rapidly than everbefore. Technology is more integrated, connected, andautomated, requiring the workforce to be nimble. Tomaximize their opportunities in a time of pervasivetechnological change, employees must engage in lifelonglearning. Recognizing these changes, CUCWD andits partners are developing four-track online curriculapathways from high school to master’s degree levels withconcentrations in robotics for advanced manufacturingapplications. The courses will align with industry demandand incorporate experiential labs and virtual andphysical work and learn experiences that extend fromapprenticeships to capstone projects.BREAK10:15-10:30 AMSESSION 7The Weakest Link in Cybersecurity:Breaking Down the Dangers of Social Engineering10:30-11:30 AMThis is a short, funny yet serious non-techie presentationchock-full of informative videos and stories about whatis commonly known as social engineering – the artof manipulating and hacking people so they give upconfidential information. Not only are social engineeringattacks becoming more common against small- andmedium-sized businesses, they’re also becoming moresophisticated. So, in order to stay a few steps ahead ofcybercriminals, this session will share what you shouldknow about social engineering attacks and how youcan help prevent you, your family, and your clients fromfalling victim to them. It will cover cyber predators (socialengineering), phishing, blackmail and falling for scams.Takeaways Robotics Career Pathways developed by CUCWD andits partners. VR as a tool for student education and engagement. Resources for academic component.PresenterDr. Rebecca Hartley, Director of Operations, ClemsonUniversity Center for Workforce Development & Co-PI,CA2VESTakeaways Review basic cybersecurity terms and current problemsfacing manufacturers. Top 5 small manufacturer cybersecurity issues . Password protection – proper framework and policy –why is it important? Social engineering – phishing, SMSishing, vishing –number one issue right now for small manufacturers. Wi-Fi security – if you have this, are you protected – doyou know what precautions to use? Response and Incident Plan – do you have incidentplans in place? What about a breach plan? Socialmedia theft? Don’t delay – tips on getting this done.SESSION 6Success of Autonomous Mobile Robots in the SupplyChain Depends on Workforce Inclusion9:30-10:15 AMHistorically, robots have been difficult to work with, requiremajor disruptions to workflow, or outside experts to getthe robot working in the first place; and workers naturallyresist these disruptions. They also reject big changesthat don’t include them. This session will chart theevolution of mobile robots within supply chain operations(manufacturing, warehouses, distribution centers), presentthe current state of the art, and discuss technological andworkforce challenges that have prevented widespreaddeployment, especially among smaller companies.PresenterJohn Romero, Assistant Director for the Texas A&MCybersecurity Center (TAMC2) and Program Director forthe Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) CyberReadiness Center (CRC)We will instruct on how to include workers early inautomation efforts to promote pride of ownership andmastery of the technology to unleash their creativity.We’ll provide guidance on how to choose equipment thatis intuitive to set up and simple to operate. Easy-to-userobots wielded by enthusiastic employees will dramaticallyspeed up deployment, expand adoption, and increaseproductivity. Additionally, we’ll help discern between themyth and reality of robotics features and functions tomanage expectations among students, co-workers, andmanagement.SESSION 8Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work11:30 AM-12:15 PMThe Future of Work is ushering in rapid changesthat will continuously directly affect the technicianworkforce, posing both challenges and opportunitiesfor community college technical programs. America’stechnicians will need to navigate and troubleshootprocesses involving artificial intelligence, the Internetof-things, cybersecurity procedures, advanced robotics,digital design and prototyping, and the way in whichthese and other advanced technologies interact withinTakeaways Information on the emergence and future use ofAMRs in the supply chain related to logistical needs ofmanufacturers, warehouses, and distribution centers.17

March 10 Agenda Continued horizontally and vertically integrated systems. The skilledtechnical workforce sits at the center of this acceleratingdisruption. This presentation will share the strategies beingundertaken and the early findings of this NSF ATE crossdisciplinary project that is exploring the Future of Work atthe Human Technology Interface.Takeaways New technologies that will soon be impactingtechnician workplaces. What industry is still looking for in new technician hires. First findings about knowledge and skills thattechnicians will need in the near future.PresenterDr. Marilyn Barger, Special Advisor to the project andDirector of the Florida Advanced Technological Education(FLATE) Center of ExcellenceNCSCA MEETING LOGISTICS12:15-12:30 PMLUN

instructor certification, all at Siemens Technical Academy in Berlin, Germany. Additionally, he is an MSSC CPT & Green certified instructor. He participated in certification . and guiding the reform of the College's Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum, an effort funded by a 2.4 million U.S. Department of Labor Round 4 TAACCCT