Winona State University has partnered with the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) to provide advanced composites manufacturing training. This partnership designates Winona State as the first composites hub in the national IACMI-managed America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) program. The program aims to enhance workforce development, advance community and student benefits, and support the revitalization of U.S. manufacturing. The partnership will fund free, hands-on bootcamps that teach advanced skills in composites manufacturing. The bootcamps will focus on Composites in Automotive and will be held on the Winona State campus. The program is designed to engage individuals from diverse educational backgrounds, including those with no prior experience in manufacturing. The partnership will also fund the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment and will hire student employees to gain hands-on experience working with this equipment. The ACE program has already reached over 13,000 participants and has been successful in promoting workforce development in the manufacturing industry.
Through a collaborative partnership, Winona State University joins forces with the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) and the Alliance for Composites Innovation (ACE) to tackle regional industry needs and foster economic growth.
