Allegheny College is committed to our region and the industries and non-profits that lie at the heart of the NWPA economy. The Allegheny Lab for Innovation & Creativity is launching a series of educational opportunities 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.
For questions, please contact Byron Rich, Assistant Provost of Academic Innovation (brich@allegheny.edu).
Upcoming Workshops – Winter 2023/2024
Fundamentals of Business Leadership Cost: $750.00 Instructor: Jim Miale – VP of Commercial Banking, Erie Bank Dates: January 10, 17, 24, and 31 and February 7 and 14, 2024 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Location: ALIC at Bessemer – 764 Bessemer St #105, Meadville, PA 16335 Students will explore fundamental skills in organizational leadership and strategies to effectively lead teams collaboratively and productively in pursuit of shared goals. No prior experience required.
Excel Fundamentals Cost: $750 Instructor: Michael Griffith – COO, NWIRC Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30, and February 6, 13. Time: 2:30 – 3:30 PM Location: ALIC at Bessemer – 764 Bessemer St #105, Meadville, PA 16335 Students will get an in-depth exploration of Microsoft Excel starting at the foundational level. By the end of the series, students will have substantial understanding of core competencies in Excel with a focus on organizational toolsets. No prior experience required.
Fundamentals of Industrial Electrical Systems Cost: $750.00 Dates: Winter, 2024 Location: ALIC at Bessemer – 764 Bessemer St #105, Meadville, PA 16335 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.
3D Design for Advanced Manufacturing – Mastercam Fundamentals Cost: $750.00 Dates: Winter, 2024 Location: ALIC at Bessemer – 764 Bessemer St #105, Meadville, PA 16335 Students learn the fundamentals of using industry-standard design software Mastercam for aerospace and advanced manufacturing applications through a series of industry-focused projects and lessons. No prior experience required.
Measurement, Blueprint Reading, Tolerancing Cost: $750.00 Dates: Winter, 2024 Location: ALIC at Bessemer – 764 Bessemer St #105, Meadville, PA 16335 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 Cost: $750.00 Instructor: Tom Swanberg – Acutec Precision Aerospace Dates: Winter, 2024 Location: ALIC at Bessemer – 764 Bessemer St #105, Meadville, PA 16335 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 Cost: $750.00 Dates: Spring, 2024 Location: ALIC at Bessemer – 764 Bessemer St #105, Meadville, PA 16335 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.
Upcoming Workshops – Spring and Summer 2024
Business Writing
Basic Programming for CNC
Business Ops. Fundamentals
Machine Tech Fundamentals
Technical Math
Quality Assurance
Technical Problem Solving
CMM Use
Business Communication Skills
Industry Futures
Automation Integration
Costing/Accounting
Design Thinking
Past workshops:
3D Design for Advanced Manufacturing – Solidworks Fundamentals
Instructor: Tom Swanberg – Acutec Precision Aerospace
Time: Tuesday/Thursday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Allegheny Lab for Innovation & Creativity at Allegheny College
Start Date: Tuesday July 18th – Thursday August 24th (12 sessions)
Description:
Students learn the fundamentals of using industry-standard design software Solidworks for aerospace and advanced manufacturing applications through a series of industry-focused projects and lessons. No prior experience required.