Industry Workshops
ALIC @ Bessemer offers a series of educational workshops that respond to regional needs by helping employers upskill their workforce affordably and quickly. Over the coming months and years, we will continue to deploy an ecosystem of educational offerings that respond directly to the needs communicated by leaders in our community.
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Solidworks Fundamentals
Students learn the increasingly advanced tools in industry-standard software Solidworks for aerospace and advanced manufacturing applications through a series of industry-focused projects and lessons. No prior experience required.
Instructor*: Tom Swanberg, Acutec Precision Aerospace
Monday/Wednesday starting on November 11, 2024 — (12) 2-hour sessions
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
ALIC @ Bessemer
Cost: $500.00
To Register:
- Signup form – Secures a spot even without payment
- Payment form – Confirms enrollment (can be completed at a later date on location or via mailed/electronic invoice)
*All instructors at ALIC @ Bessemer are subject to a strict non-poaching clause. ALIC @ Bessemer is an industry resource for educational purposes only and is not a hiring or recruitment platform.
Current Workshops
What is a machinist’s inch? Manufacturing requires a particular type of math, and in this course, students will learn the language and skill sets required to effectively use and communicate mathematical principles particular to manufacturing.
Instructor: Larry Peck
5:00–6:30 p.m., Monday/Wednesday starting on 10/16 for twelve sessions
$500.00 — sign up to secure a spot even without payment
Students learn the fundamentals of using industry-standard Mastercam CAD/CAM software for aerospace and advanced manufacturing applications through a series of industry-focused projects and lessons. Projects will be based on real-world problems to ensure students can solve them creatively and efficiently. No prior experience is required. Computers and software are provided.
Instructor: Scott Alward – Senior Project Engineer – Acutec Precision Aerospace
4:00–5:30 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday starting on 9/24 for twelve sessions
$500.00 — sign up to secure a spot even without payment
Upcoming Workshops
Fundamentals of Industrial Electrical Systems
Students will learn fundamental skills related to electrical systems in contemporary manufacturing and industrial settings. The workshop will focus on best-practices in setting up effective and efficient manufacturing facilities, and the development of core competencies when working with electrical systems in a manufacturing context. No prior experience required.
Measurement, Blueprint Reading, Tolerancing
Students will be introduced to the core concepts in Measurement, Blueprint Reading, and Tolerancing for advanced manufacturing applications through a series of industry-focused projects and lessons. No prior experience required.
3D Design for Advanced Manufacturing – Solidworks II
Students learn the increasingly advanced tools in industry-standard software Solidworks for aerospace and advanced manufacturing applications through a series of industry-focused projects and lessons. No prior experience required.
3D Design for Advanced Manufacturing – Mastercam II
Students learn increasingly advanced tools in industry-standard design software Mastercam for aerospace and advanced manufacturing applications through a series of industry-focused projects and lessons.
Future Topics
Automation Integration
Basic Programming for CNC
Business Communication Skills
Business Ops. Fundamentals
Business Writing
CMM Use
Costing/Accounting
Design Thinking
Industry Futures
Machine Tech Fundamentals
Quality Assurance
Technical Math
Technical Problem Solving
Instruction Clause
All instructors at ALIC @ Bessemer are subject to a strict non-poaching clause. ALIC @ Bessemer is an industry resource for educational purposes only and is not a hiring or recruitment platform.
CONTACT ALIC
Email
brich@allegheny.edu
Building
Doane Hall of Art, 520 N. Main St. | Bessemer Commerce Park, 764 Bessemer St.
