Craig Potthast, a Plastics Trainer and Coordinator at Central Community College, with a student in the plastics lab. The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing is proud to highlight our current partner, Central Community College (CCC) in Nebraska, and its plastics injection molding program. Program Director Karl Anderson and his team have been participating in numerous outreach opportunities to showcase their upcoming programming as follows: The "Fundamentals of S

Andrew Dunn and Douglas Pauley of Central Community College in Nebraska. The League for Innovation in the Community College hosted the 29th annual Innovations Conference, held from March 15 to March 18, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. This annual event has established itself as the premier gathering for educators, administrators, and innovators who are deeply committed to advancing the mission of community colleges worldwide. The Innovations Conference serves as a vital inter

Participants will be eligible to receive up to $1,000 in stipends** Register Today This exciting four-day workshop offers you the opportunity to connect with peers from across the United States in an online setting. This program is highly rated by the teachers and faculty who have participated in previous in-person and virtual versions . The workshop will help you learn how to instruct your students in developing essential employability and social skills, and provide techno

The National Science Foundation funded National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing is looking forward to organizing the next 2026 Mentor Up Cohort! We're excited to see how this experience will grow and inspire everyone involved. Find out more and apply at: https://atementorup.org About the Workshop Workshop Focus: Participants will learn about the NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program and how to effectively apply for grant funding. Faculty must propose a