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And that’s the goal of Jamestown Community College’s Institute of Manufacturing Technology. MTI, 512 Falconer St., held a manufacturing and technology expo Thursday where Dunkirk and Springville P-Tech students can network and learn about a variety of technologies such as CAD/CAM software, 3-D scanning, robotics and automation. , and machinery and equipment.

“This is a great event. We are very excited to be a part of it. said Todd Tran, executive director of the South Tier Manufacturers Association and president of Western New York’s Dream Eat It.

Grant Umberger, JCC’s director of workforce development, agreed.

“We are the training arm of the college and we provide training solutions that put individuals directly into work.” Umberger said.

Liam Rivera

Students also learned about technology through live demonstrations, interactive breakout sessions, and interaction with a variety of presenters.

Liam Rivera, a P-Tech senior at Dunkirk, is familiar with the JCC-MTI facility and is looking to develop skills in mechanical technology.

“I took a mechanical technology course as a child.” Rivera said. “I spend my Fridays here because I get half a day at P-Tech and half a day at the JCC. My dream job would probably be an architect. I love building hands-on. I love building and P-Tech has really helped me.”

Rivera added that P-Tech not only demonstrates practical work, but P-Tech also provides access to machine learning and digital technologies.

“They[P-Tech]have been an incredible help.” Rivera mentioned.

View photos by Michael Zabrodsky View from left Dunkirk P-Tech students Xavior Warrior, Kay Lazar, Tyler Mathews and Austin Bennett, Randy Bible of FARO Technologies Inc., show a 3-D scan.

Steve Myers of Applied Industrial Technologies in Erie, Pa., said he was participating to provide support for industrial distribution.

“We work with local manufacturers. We are bringing products and services that help local manufacturers and we are sharing the information with everyone today. Myers said.

Jeffrey Teluk, director of engineering science and mechanical technology, said they had the opportunity to network with local businesses, and students demonstrated classroom orientation with work placement.

“We also invite students to have a better understanding of what[jobs]are as far as skills. The students get contextual information about what we show in the classroom and what’s out there in the real world.” Teluk said.

Teluk said another similar networking event will be held in the spring, giving students the opportunity to dress casually and possibly interview with potential employers.

“They (the students) got a chance to be employed.” Bay mentioned.

in Acton, Pa. Inside, Randy Biebel of Faro Technologies Inc. showed students what 3D scanning can do.

Bibel said he was able to create an STL (stereolithography) model by taking an object and scanning it in different directions. STL is the file type needed to print a 3D replica of an object.

“It only took a moment, and we scanned it with a laser.” Bibel said.

Tran also said there is a need for more young talent in the manufacturing workforce.