Catherine “Cat” Ross
Director of Community Engagement Catherine Ross is a manufacturing advocate and future of work evangelist. As the Director of Community Engagement, Cat spearheads AMT/IMTS's community outreach programs with the goal of strengthening connections among members and industry stakeholders through strategic initiatives, and a robust engagement with targeted industrial communities. In her 15 years in U.S. manufacturing, Cat has directed national education programs, STEM advocacy events, and CNC skills competitions, liaised with Department of Defense and Veterans workforce programs, and managed federal contracts and grants focusing on apprenticeship, youth skills training, and offender re-entry. She currently sits on the Board of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation and was previously named to Manufacturing Engineering Magazine’s 30 Under 30 List.
Catherine Ross is a manufacturing advocate and future of work evangelist. As the Director of Community Engagement, Cat spearheads AMT/IMTS's community outreach programs with the goal of strengthening connections among members and industry stakeholders through strategic initiatives, and a robust engagement with targeted industrial communities. In her 15 years in U.S. manufacturing, Cat has directed national education programs, STEM advocacy events, and CNC skills competitions, liaised with Department of Defense and Veterans workforce programs, and managed federal contracts and grants focusing on apprenticeship, youth skills training, and offender re-entry. She currently sits on the Board of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation and was previously named to Manufacturing Engineering Magazine’s 30 Under 30 List.
Posts by Catherine “Cat” Ross
Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossOct 15, 2024
AMT Member News
America Makes elects new members to its executive committee. Edge Technologies appoints a new regional sales manager for the Upper Midwest. FANUC America establishes $1M scholarship fund with SME Foundation to elevate advanced manufacturing skills.
Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossAug 06, 2024
AMT Member News
ANCA turns 50. Acu-Rite rebrands. Veterans-turned-machinists graduate from Workshops for Warriors. EOS’ new training center addresses industrial additive education. Edge Technologies, Haimer, Methods Machine Tools, and MMT welcome new hires and promotions.
Intelligence
By Catherine “Cat” RossJul 15, 2024
AMT Member News
The manufacturing technology community’s source for updates on major promotions, new appointments, facility inaugurations, and other noteworthy developments among AMT members. Stay informed and join us in recognizing the achievements of your colleagues.
Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 28, 2024
The Manufacturing Technology Classroom of the Future Comes to Life at IMTS Student Summit
As today’s youth shows an increasing interest in skilled trade and technical careers, the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2024 is an immersive experience designed to inspire students to seek a career pathway in manufacturing.
Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 31, 2024
Fab Labs Give Kids First-Hand Experience with Manufacturing Technology
Wisconsin's Fab Lab Grant Program funds school districts to purchase advanced manufacturing technology. Since 2015, it has provided $4.5 million to 118 districts.
Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 21, 2024
Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2024 Enables Students To See Themselves in a STEM Career
For a view of the STEM classroom of the future and to learn about careers available today, educators, school administrators, students, and parents can visit the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2024, which runs Sept. 9-14 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossJan 30, 2024
Manufacturing Opportunities for the Blind
A small manufacturer in North Carolina doesn’t have a labor shortage problem because it taps into an often-overlooked workforce: the visually impaired. Learn how IFB Solutions trains and employs people who are blind for manufacturing and assembly work.
Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossJan 15, 2024
How One Manufacturer Embraces Disabilities in the Workplace
Today’s manufacturing technology makes it easier for companies to hire more people with disabilities, a talent pool of more than 10.7 million people. Learn how GenMet reduced barriers for people in wheelchairs and with intellectual disabilities.
Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossDec 04, 2023
Playtime Comes FIRST
It’s play time! FIRST Robotics teams from Milwaukee-area high schools teamed up to adapt toys for kids with disabilities. Using the technical skills developed in FIRST Robotics, the teens are making play time accessible for all.
Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossNov 16, 2023
Apprenticeship Successes at AMT Member Companies
To help celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, AMT and IMTS are shining the spotlight on three equipment manufacturers training the workforce of the future through their apprenticeship programs: Okuma, Schunk, and United Grinding.
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