Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
FLATE: A Front Line Contender for the 2011 Tampa Bay Technology Forum Industry Achievement Awards
FLATE was a front-line contender & a finalist for the 8th Annual Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) Industry Achievement awards. FLATE was nominated for the TBTF Community Supporter of the Year award that recognizes an organization’s significant impact on advancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) initiatives and programs in the region. Winners were selected by a distinguished panel of judges and were honored at a special ceremony attended by more than 400 industry professionals. The awards were handed out in November, at the Havana Nights themed gala at the A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa. For more information visit www.fl-ate.org, or www.tbtf.org
FLATE Receives STEM Florida Best Practice Award
FLATE received STEMflorida Inc.’s “Best Practice Award for Excellence Integrating Needs of STEM-Enabled Programs into Engaging Curriculum and Educational Outreach Resources.” The award was presented in June during the STEM Florida Think Tank at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport in Orlando, FL., and recognized FLATE’s role in spearheading efforts to launch a national, industry-recognized, STEM-focused credential system that supports the educational and workforce needs of local manufacturers. For more information visit www.fl-ate.org.
FLATE Offers International Technician Training for Students throughout Florida
Get more information about FLATE’s International Technician Training program on FLATE’s Blog
2011 FLATE Awardees
Every year FLATE recognizes outstanding educators at the secondary and post secondary level, as well as industry professional who have made a significant contribution to the training and education of today’s technology workforce. This year’s awardees are
- Greg McGrew : Manufacturing Secondary Educator-of-the-Year
- Robert Deckon: Post Secondary Educator-of-the-Year
- Mark Snyder: Industry Distinguished Service award
Awardees will be recognized during the president’s banquet at the annual Manufacturers Association of Florida Manufacturers Summit, which will be held Nov. 30- Dec. 1 in Orlando. For more information contact Dr. Marilyn Barger at 813.259.6578/barger@fl-ate.org, or visit www.fl-ate.org.
