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The Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) recently hosted an exclusive Process Control Technical Work Group meeting at Endress+Hauser headquarters in Greenwood, Indiana. The meeting brought together experts in the process control and instrumentation industry to help validate certification standards for process control in areas such as process control systems, process control troubleshooting, and smart process instrumentation.

In this video, SACA Executive Director Jim Wall and Endress+Hauser Director of Workforce Development Nicole Otte discuss the importance of industry experts providing input on the skills and competencies needed for today’s smart manufacturing workforce. Collaboration with industry experts is essential to create nationally-recognized, occupation-driven certifications that will ensure that future workers have the skills employers need most.

According to Wall, “The whole goal of having the standards and certifications program is to help schools and colleges and other training providers develop and expand programs that include these new technologies, so that we get more people with these skills into the workforce.”

Oakland Community College (OCC), situated in Auburn Hills, MI, stands as one of FANUC America's esteemed 1,500 partner institutions. At OCC, a specialized robotics and automated systems technology program equips students for roles in the realm of industrial automation. The automation lab at OCC houses an extensive array of FANUC robots renowned worldwide for their application in material handling, welding, palletizing, and machine tending across various industries. Graduates from OCC, having acquired certifications or degrees, emerge primed for careers in industries employing robotics and automation technology.

This video spotlights OCC's steadfast dedication to nurturing individuals into adept professionals in advanced automation, paving the way for prosperous career trajectories. Through firsthand accounts from multiple students, viewers gain insights into their educational journey and future aspirations. The central message underscores the demand from employers seeking individuals capable of bridging the skills gap. OCC's program not only supplies skilled workers to meet industry demands but also assists its graduates in securing fulfilling and rewarding career paths.

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