Name of NGM Educator: Fred D'Angelo, Information Technology/Engineering Professor, Manchester Community College |
Name of Host Company: Pratt & Whitney, United Technologies Corporation |
Grade Level: For freshman/sophomore level college students |
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Task Abstract: Complex manufacturing environments require that their employees have proficiencies in extensive sets of skills. The requisite skills may change as the employee is assigned to work in different departments or as his or her current department's mission evolves. Employees must be prepared to learn new skills throughout their careers. In order for students to have a realistic idea of what employers will expect of them in complex manufacturing environments, they must be aware of the need for continual learning. This presentation will describe how Pratt & Whitney manages employee skills. |
Task Objectives: After viewing this presentation and having an opportunity to discuss it with the faculty member who made it, students will be able to demonstrate an appreciation of:
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Esssential Understandings/Questions:
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Task Description:
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Resources Required: Students must have the ability to watch, listen and reflect on what they have seen and heard. |
Prior Learning Required: N/A
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Educator Comments: Students must realize that in order to retain the ability to contribute to their employer's operations, they must participate in career-long learning. |