Troy, Mich., Jan.
23, 2006 – Automation Alley, which drives the growth and
image of Southeast Michigan’s technology economy, has announced that
the Workforce Development Committee has been restructured.
With a new mission of providing a collaborative environment to
maximize immediate and systemic educational opportunities in an
effort to build and grow Automation Alley’s knowledge-based
workforce, the Committee will be led by chair Roxanne Walker,
corporate relations executive at Kettering University and vice-chair
David Darbyshire, engineer/owner of DASI Solutions.
“As members of Automation Alley collaborate together to promote
growth from our collective strengths, the Workforce Development
Committee will focus our efforts to strengthen Southeast Michigan’s
future workforce for the knowledge economy,” said Walker. “The
interdependency of industry, government, and education requires
creating solutions from our combined insight if we’re to generate
meaningful success. Together, the members of the Workforce
Development Committee will strive to accelerate growth in Southeast
Michigan’s talent pool, in the classroom and on the job, through
knowledge sharing and creative cooperation.”
The Committee plans to focus its efforts on career preparation and
awareness and will work with regional educational institutions. Past
programs and seminars of the Workforce Development Committee include
the Scholarship Program, the State of E-Learning and "Superhighway
to Success: Career Pathways for the 21st Century."
“The workforce is Southeast Michigan's most valuable natural
resource that requires the regular attention of business, educators
and government leaders,” said Darbyshire. “By investing today in the
skills of the current and future workforce, Automation Alley will
continue to be a global leader in technology and business
innovation. Our next great generation must start with a quality
education and skill set that prepares them for the challenges of an
ever changing emerging sector marketplace.”
If you are interested in joining the Workforce Development Committee
or would like additional information, please call (800) 427-5100.
About Automation Alley
Automation Alley drives the growth and image of Southeast Michigan’s
technology economy through a collaborative culture that focuses on
workforce and business development initiatives.
More than 600 businesses, educational institutions and government
entities belong to Automation Alley, covering an eight county area
and the City of Detroit. Automation Alley promotes regional
prosperity through the Automation Alley International Business
Center, which provides business attraction services and exporting
assistance; the Automation Alley Technology Center, which brings
together businesses, educators and government to help entrepreneurs
accelerate technology commercialization; and the GLIMA Network, a
state-wide association for individuals engaged with and involved in
technology-oriented industries.
Contact:
David
Darbyshire at DASI Solutions
Phone: 248-333-2996 x 203
or
Contact:
Michelle Zellen
Phone: (248) 457-3200
For more information, visit www.automationalley.com.
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