USA Manufacturers are facing a critical question: how do we build and retain the workforce that will drive smart manufacturing forward?

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Seattle Chapter 39 and the Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power Users Group (SASPUG) invite you to join us for a day of insightful keynotes, employer-led roundtables, SOLIDWORKS CAD tips and tricks, and network with industry leaders, educators, and workforce partners.

Walk away with strategies to strengthen your team, close skills gaps, and prepare for the future of work.

Learn more about student and professional certification resources.

All student attendees will receive a 1-year SOLIDWORKS Student Desktop license with vouchers for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) and Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exams.

Be part of the conversation shaping Washington’s manufacturing talent pipeline.

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AGENDA:

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM

• Check-In and Breakfast (Complimentary)

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

• Welcome and Introduction - Matthew Clegg

9:10 AM - 9:50 AM

• Machinists Institute - Shana Peschek

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

• Workforce Development Panel Discussion - Boeing, Kenworth Truck, Central Washington University, Edmonds College

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

• Additive Manufacturing Roles and Responsibilities - SME - Suzy Marzano

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

• Lunch (Complimentary)

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

• SOLIDWORKS Skills You Need to Succeed - Panel Discussion with Matthew Clegg, Eric Beatty

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

• State of Manufacturing and Workforce Needs of Today - Boeing - Tracy Daly

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

• Closing Remarks from SME

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• Museum of Flight - Open House (Free for all attendees)

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

• Dinner (Complimentary)

7:30 PM

• Networking and Cocktails Off-Site - Location/Venue TBA

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