Session Descriptions for the 2007 TEO Conference at Clackamas Community College
Manufacturing Sessions
Session #1
Cutting Edge CAD/CAM
Jeremy Haage, MCAM Northwest.
Demonstration of the latest technology in computer-aided machining and computer-aided design. Jeremy will have the latest release on Mastercam X2 on hand to give attendees a tour of the most recent developments in this completely revised software. Also featured will be SpaceClaim—a CAD software that is soon to revolutionize the way we think about mechanical design.
Session #2
The Path to Welding Certification
David Williams, Certified Weld Inspector and college instructor.
Come learn about getting your HS students started on a pathway to AWS certification. See how your program can lead to an industry-recognized credential and provide community accountability.
Session #3
Student-Friendly Welding Technology
Sjon Delmore, Digital Welding Solutions.
An amazing new technology allows students to learn to weld quickly without being distracted by machine settings. The Fronius welding machines have proven to flatten the learning curve in local HS welding programs. Come see why you need this technology.
Automotive Sessions:
Session #1
Presenter : Mr. Doug Slack
President : Safety Systems Service and former General Motors Training
Center instructor
Topic:
Active and Passive Restraint Systems: What's new?
Doug will be introducing us to the latest technology in passive and active
restraint systems.
Supplemental restraint system technology as well as diagnosis and repair
issues and safety procedures will be covered. Side curtain and knee
bolster air bags and other new innovations will be explored also.
Session #2
Presenter :Larry Adams, General Motors Training Center instructor and
Portland Comm. College Automotive Service Technology program
General Motors Vehicle Systems: New Technology Over the Last 5 Years
Larry will introduce us to some of the General's newest technology and
innovations from several vehicle systems and across many GM makes.
Session #3
Career and Tech Ed.: What's the latest in Oregon
Presenters: Dennis Mattoon…CTE instructor
Tom Thompson…ODE education specialist for Automotive Technology
Topics:
Oregon Skill Set: Learn about Oregon's new Skill Set system and what this
information can do for your automotive program and school.
Perkins 4: Federal Perkins grant funding has been reauthorized for 6
years…but as the car commercial says, It's not your fathers Perkins grant
…learn about how its changes will affect your program, what issues you should be aware of, and what you can do about them.
"Garbage in, Garbage out”: Significant data errors are showing up in Oregon
Department of Education databases that could affect your school's official data
profile. Learn what you can do to be sure your school submits accurate
data to ODE so your CTE program is accurately reflected in the official
figures, tables and graphs.
Program Transition Plans: Are you a veteran teacher within 5-7 years of
retirement?When you do, your HR department will post your position vacancy
and expect to get plenty of applicants to fill your job. They won't and
your program's existence will be in jeopardy! Learn what you can do to
insure a "clean handoff" to the next Auto Tech teacher to carry on the
program you've worked so hard to build.
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