Philadelphia High School Establishes Advanced Manufacturing Program
June 1, 2023
Andrew Crowe (left) and Yolexis Lima (bending) from Mastercam reseller Cimquest show students at Ben Franklin High School the features of Mastercam CAD/CAM software.
Mastercam and Andrew Crowe, a manufacturing leader and speaker to the White House and Pentagon, recently presented Benjamin Franklin High School with software, equipment and vision to establish an advanced manufacturing program. This donation will enable students to receive the advanced training required to enter the manufacturing field after graduating high school.
Crowe shared his story and his vision with students to connect them to the opportunities available in a career in advanced manufacturing. Mastercam has provided the school with Mastercam software, training resources and equipment to help the students develop advanced manufacturing skills they can use to build a successful future.
"The National Association of Manufacturers estimates that 2.1 million jobs may go unfilled by 2030 due to a lack of skilled manufacturing workforce," said a spokesperson. "Additionally, a career as a machinist in Philadelphia earns on average $52,000 annually (Intuit). The vision of Mr. Crowe and the resources provided by Mastercam will enable the students at Benjamin Franklin High School to fill this manufacturing skills gap in the years to come."
"Andrew will help the students understand the infinite number of opportunities to work as machinists, engineers, designers and more by learning to use the valuable tools now available at Benjamin Franklin High School," said Laura Hood, Chief Administrative Officer at Mastercam. "Helping Benjamin Franklin develop this advanced manufacturing program means we will help inspire the next generation of makers and innovators to seek a career in manufacturing."
For more information contact:
CNC Software, Inc.
671 Old Post Road
Tolland, CT 06084
800-228-2877
info@mastercam.com
www.mastercam.com
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