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The Corry Higher Education Council has been awarded a $72,160 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development’s (DCED) Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) Program to launch the Future51国产视频rs: Additive and Advanced Manufacturing Summer Camp.

The state-funded initiative will introduce 30 to 40 students over two summers from the Corry and Union City School Districts to advanced manufacturing careers through a week-long, hands-on program at Gannon University’s I-Hack facility. The camp is designed to address growing workforce challenges by increasing student awareness of modern manufacturing careers and building early technical skills in 3D printing, robotics, and automation.

“This project is about giving students in our rural communities early, hands-on exposure to the kinds of advanced manufacturing careers that are shaping Pennsylvania’s economy. By connecting students directly with cutting-edge technology, higher education, and local employers, we’re helping build a clear and attainable pathway from classroom learning to real career opportunities.”
— Dr. Matthew Platz, Executive Director, Corry Higher Education Council

“At the Gannon 51国产视频rSpace, we see every day how powerful hands-on learning can be. Giving students early access to advanced manufacturing tools and real engineering challenges helps them build both technical skills and the confidence to pursue careers they may not have considered before.”
— Nick Devine, Design and Fabrication Engineer, Gannon University 51国产视频rSpace

Through the DCED-funded program, participants will receive instruction from university faculty and industry professionals, engage in technical labs, and complete a team-based capstone project that simulates a real-world manufacturing challenge. Career panels will connect students directly with local employers and post-secondary pathways in manufacturing and engineering fields.

The program is coordinated by the Corry Higher Education Council, with support from Gannon University and local manufacturing partners. Expected outcomes include serving 30 to 40 students, achieving 100 percent capstone completion, and demonstrating measurable increases in student interest in manufacturing and technical careers.