Resources and Links |
| 1 | Educational Study for a Regional Center of Excellence in Packaging Operations Appendix 2a - Study Mind Map Appendix 2b - Conclusions Mind Map Appendix 4 - Job Task Analysis | The original 2005 study of industry needs and educational capabilities that led to the packaging mechatronics initiative in South Central PA. |
| 2 | Labor Market Study of the Canadian Packaging Industry Executive Summary Appendices | A 2004 report on labor issues for the Canadian Packaging Industry. Provides useful definintion of packaging industry. Makes observations and conclusions that should be applicable in US. Note comments on technical and engineering jobs. |
| 3 | Mechatronics Technology Forecast Executive Summary Link to Texas State Website | A comprehensive study prepared in 2007 for the Texas State Technical College System |
| 4 | Workforce Upskilling Survey Slides 1 - 15 Slides 16 - 35 | A powerpoint presentation on a survey conducted in 2007 relative to packagers use of technology and their workforce needs and desires. |
| 5 | Workforce Upskilling Conference Program Brochure Conference Announcement | A 2 day conference on workforce upskilling held in March 2007 at RACC |