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future innovators: ashwaubenon High school students excel in Manufacturing

this exposure helps them tailor their edu- career paths.
cational experiences to better meet industry “At Ashwaubenon High School, we
needs. strive to ignite our students’ enthusiasm for
Many students left the trade show technology and manufacturing. Partnering
feeling inspired. Junior Jaclyn luby with Titans of CNC Academy allows us to
expressed it well: “seeing the connect their education directly to
technologies in action really the industry. The skills they gain
brought our classroom “As not only prepare them for
learning to life. it’s excit- Ashwaubenon immediate job opportuni-
ing to think we could ties but also set the stage
work with this equip- students progress for future studies in
ment one day.” through this program, engineering and robot-
our program they’re not just learning ics,” —tom barnhart.
goes beyond tech- how to make parts;
nical skills; it also they’re shaping in conclusion, the
emphasizes the partnership between
importance of team- their futures in an ashwaubenon high
work, communication, ever-evolving school and the titans
and critical thinking— industry.” of CNC academy exem-
qualities that are essential plifies how education can
evolve to meet today’s work-
in today’s workplace. the CNC force needs. With a strong focus on
Tom Barnhart, sary for success in manufacturing. in class, academy ensures that students are the future, our students are well-equipped to
Technology Education Teacher they design and create precise parts, which well-rounded and prepared to tackle the enter the exciting world of manufacturing
Ashwaubenon High School allows them to gain confidence and a deeper challenges they will face in their careers. and become the next generation of innova-
at ashwaubenon high school, we are understanding of the manufacturing process. as ashwaubenon students progress tors and leaders.
committed to preparing our students for the additionally, through the CNC academy, through this program, they’re not just learn-
future of technology and manufacturing. students earn industry-recognized certifica- ing how to make parts; they’re shaping their
through our partnership with the titans tions for completing projects, giving them a futures in an ever-evolving industry. the ashwaubenon.k12.wi.us
of CNC academy, students are not only significant advantage as they pursue careers iMts trip ignited their passion for innova-
learning essential machining skills but also in this dynamic field. tion and motivated them to aim high in their
gaining hands-on experience with advanced the highlight of our experience was the
tools. recently, we took an exciting trip to recent trip to iMts, one of the largest manu-
the international Manufacturing trade show facturing trade shows in the world. there,
(iMts) in Chicago, where students discov- students explored cutting-edge machinery Coming in the Next Issue of
ered a wealth of career options available in and software and had the opportunity to meet
the manufacturing sector. industry leaders. this experience allowed
the CNC academy emphasizes real- them to see firsthand how their classroom
world challenges through a hands-on lessons apply in real-world scenarios.
curriculum. students learn to use design the iMts trip also provided invaluable TEACHING
software like autodesk Fusion and haas networking opportunities. students met pro-
CNC machines, helping them build the fessionals in the field and learned about the
technical skills and creative thinking neces- skills employers are seeking in new hires. TODAY WI ™

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