Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy Summer 2024 Recap

Our Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy 3-day summer experience was a huge success! Over the course of three days, 25 dedicated teachers from 15 school districts, spanning various grade levels and subject areas, came together for an inspiring experience. This group of...

Boys and Girls Club Visits Mill 19

This afternoon students from The Boys and Girls Club of Western PA’s summer camp had an exciting visit at Mill 19! They were greeted by Catalyst Connection, the ARM Institute, and CMU’s Manufacturing Futures Institute, who presented to the group and led...

Greater Johnstown Team Takes 2nd Place at WSCAM Statewide Contest

Yesterday in the heart of Harrisburg, at the Whittaker Center, the atmosphere was electric as the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Middle School Student Video Contest Statewide Awards unfolded. Among the 22 talented contenders, for the first time ever, one of...

Youth Apprenticeship Week

Youth Apprenticeship Week is an annual celebration that highlights the importance of apprenticeship as a pathway for people aged 16-24 to launch successful careers. During this week, the National Institute for Innovation and Technology™, in partnership with the U.S....

A Day of Manufacturing Exploration in Butler County

Today was an exciting day for Catalyst Connection – we spent the day in Butler County showcasing careers in manufacturing to local students! Our day began at Butler County Community College for their annual MFG Day event. High school students, eager and...

Recap: Intro to Additive Manufacturing Workshop

In the ever-evolving landscape of Industry 4.0, staying ahead means embracing innovation at its core. Today, in partnership with Pittsburgh Technical College and The Consortium for Public Education, we continued our Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy sessions with a...