Workforce Development

Workforce Development

Despite TX-SGCP being characterized by a young and dynamic population, there is a strong downward trend in metal manufacturing. The proposed AAF Consortium will leverage our excellence and experiences in outreach, training, and education to solve talent problems through outreach/certificate/training programs geared toward Additive/Hybrid/Convergent Manufacturing for C&F capacity. We work with partners including America Makes, Tooling U-SME, ARM, ACE, and Texas Manufacturing Assistant Center (TMAC) to develop a workforce. Our location guarantees the inclusion of an unrepresentative population and groups not traditionally included in the defense manufacturing systems. 

America's Additive Foundry Workforce Development

The America's Additive Foundry Consortium leverages our past experiences in outreach, training, and education to solve talent gaps through our Bachelors Program, Master's Program, certificates, and training programs. 

 

Workforce Image
  • We offer online classes enriched with hands-on lab sessions for metal casting and forging
  • A Train the Trainer program is available for high school teachers and college students, with curricula for Advanced Additive Casting, Forging, and Industrial Automation

 

Our Curriculum Covers Three Industry Basics: 

Additive Manufacturing

CAM-F focuses on the fundamentals and safety.

3D Printer

Robotics

CRF focuses on the basics of robotics.
Kuka Arm

Metal Casting/Forging Basics

CAM-T focuses on methods and materials.
Forging