We’re excited to partner with WSU Tech and the Greater Wichita Partnership to bring manufacturing influencer Andrew Crowe’s “New American Renaissance Manufacturing Tour” to Wichita on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30, 2022. All events are free and open to the public. Register through Eventbrite here.
Crowe, an instructor of advanced manufacturing technology at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Mo., relates powerful stories about how he discovered advanced manufacturing, which resonate with students and educators alike. His mission is to educate school leaders, students, job seekers, and manufacturing industry leaders about career opportunities in advanced manufacturing for underserved communities.
LinkedIn recently named Crowe one of the most important people to know in the advanced manufacturing industry. His knowledge of manufacturing processes creates exciting and interactive discussions about everyday products and the skills required to produce them.
The New American Renaissance Manufacturing Tour is designed to connect local companies, teachers, community leaders, and non-profit organizations with underserved students to educate them about manufacturing opportunities.
The tour is composed of four events:
Friday, April 29, 2022
8:00 am - 2:00 pm: @ WSU Tech National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT)
5:30 pm - 8 pm: @ Groover Labs Event Space
Saturday, April 30, 2022
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm: @ Groover Labs Maker Labs
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm: @ Wave
On Friday, April 29, Crowe will deliver an engaging, interactive presentation to students from USD259 at WSU Tech’s National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT). In the evening, Crowe will meet with parents and educators at Groover Labs, where he will discuss ways to encourage students to investigate advanced manufacturing careers.
On Saturday, April 30, Crowe will return to Groover Labs, where he will interact with local manufacturing leaders, community and civic leaders, and others interested in manufacturing. There will be tour sessions available for attendees at times to be announced.
Some of Groover Labs Maker Labs member companies will be available to discuss the integral role advanced manufacturing plays in developing their products.
All events are free and open to the public, but attendees must register in advance by clicking here.