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EuroSkills 2025: A Celebration of Talent, Innovation, and Sustainability in Herning
Herning, Denmark, came alive in early September as the city welcomed EuroSkills 2025—a gathering that has become Europe’s beating heart for vocational excellence. Over five action-packed days, more than 100,000 visitors witnessed 597 talented competitors from 32 countries push the limits of their crafts in 38 skill contests. Among the sparks and whirring machines, CNC…
From the Classroom to the Cutting Edge: My Journey from Education to Mastercam
When I first walked into a high school classroom in Presidio, Texas—a quiet border town in the middle of nowhere, nestled against the mountains (mountains, which I never knew even existed in Texas)—I thought I knew the path I was on. I was a teacher. A tech educator. The kind of person who believed in…
“Clash of the Trades”
Defending Champions Gear Up for Project MFG Tad Montgomery, a machine tool technology instructor at Calhoun Community College in Decatur, Alabama, emphasizes the importance of mastering the fundamentals in machining. He believes that a solid understanding of core principles makes it easier for students to develop advanced skills. "What sets us apart as a program…
Bridging Education and Industry: Gabriel Kooyers’ Mission to Empower the Next Generation
Why Teacher Appreciation Week is Important Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated annually across the U.S., honors the incredible dedication of educators to their students and communities. Its roots date back to the 1950s, when teacher Mattye Whyte Woodridge advocated for a national day to recognize teachers. Since 1986, the National Education Association has officially recognized the…
Customer Profile: Trevor Hirschi, Bridgerland Technical College
From machinist to designer to teacher, Trevor Hirschi’s manufacturing career has come full circle. Recently, the instructor from Bridgerland Technical College, Logan, Utah, shared his story. Why did you choose manufacturing? I’ve always been a hands-on guy. In high school, I was into motorcycles and ATVs. When I had a part that was broken and…
Calhoun Community College Talks Recent Project MFG Win
Part national tournament, part manufacturing training program, part reality show. Project MFG is an organization that brings together government, industry, schools, and students to create the next generation of skilled trade professionals. Every year, it hosts a competition to test the advanced manufacturing skills – design, programming, multiaxis machining, welding, metrology, etc. – of…
Mastercam and SkillsUSA Tackle Skilled Workforce Shortage Head-On
For more than 25 years, Mastercam has partnered with SkillsUSA to provide technology, support, and resources to ensure every SkillsUSA participant is learning the cutting-edge skills they’ll need to succeed. The partnership is no accident. Mastercam’s mission is to create software and services that solve the world’s manufacturing challenges, and one of the world’s biggest…
Explore Fundamental Courses on Mastercam University!
What is Mastercam University? Mastercam University offers 24/7 access to fully online training. The courses are designed to be self-paced. Each lesson contains a set of learning objectives, assessment questions, and challenges to be completed by the student. New features for Mastercam University Easy access to all courses inside myMastercam With the new myMastercam Learning…
America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) Adds Mastercam as a Featured Option for Program Participants
What is ACE? Mastercam Partnership Until now, there was only one other CAM software ACE provided for its online computer-numerical control (CNC) machining course. ACE students will now have Mastercam as an option for their online training course. With a Mastercam pathway available, this partnership between IACMI and Mastercam will open the ACE machining course…
Customer Profile: Joe LaFevre, Knox County Career Center
We caught up with Joe LaFevre, precision machining Instructor at Knox County Career Center, Mount Vernon, OH, to find out more about him and his insights on teaching CAD/CAM and machining. Here is what he had to say. Why did you choose manufacturing? I graduated from the Knox County Career Center’s Precision Machining class in…
Mastercam Sponsors Project MFG’s “Clash of the Trades” Competition
As response to the U.S. skilled-labor shortage, specifically in manufacturing, Project MFG, Kansas City, MO, collaborates with communities, educators, and industry leaders to evaluate the nation’s next generation of highly skilled trade professionals. The organization’s goal is to improve lives and America’s future by promoting the prestige of manufacturing careers, increasing the…
Celebrating Manufacturing Month
Every October marks a celebration of Manufacturing Month to highlight the importance of manufacturing innovation across the United States. Why we celebrate Manufacturing Month Manufacturing Month honors the success of manufacturers and encourages students or those looking to change career paths to explore the evolving industry. Thousands of businesses and schools participate in Manufacturing Month…