FANUC focuses on workforce development

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“We’re deploying such advanced technology, such as with the emergence of cobots and data analytics, trying to get a workforce to keep up with that is very challenging,” said Paul Aiello, executive director of education for FANUC America.

There are two pathways to workforce solutions, as Aiello explains: Upskilling incumbent workers and developing talent in the pipeline. “We work on both fronts,” said Aiello. “For employers that want to upskill their workers in a very rapid, intense training course, we have FANUC Academy.”

FANUC Academy offers coordinated workforce training, some funded through schools. Classes can also take place at FANUC locations. Additionally, in-house training solutions for businesses are available as well.

As for the acquisition side, FANUC America started the Certified Education Program, or CERT, to help build a talent pool filled with people that have current and relevant skills in manufacturing. Since the effort began in 2010, the CERT network has grown to over 1,300 partner schools. Through the partnership with FANUC America, these high schools, post-secondary colleges and universities, now offer education and certification programs using cutting-edge automation technologies that meet businesses’ labor demands. “We make sure schools have access to real industrial equipment and real-world technical curriculum,” said Aiello. “This is to ensure they are building a workforce that aligns with the industry’s needs.”

Whether future workers need to gain a basic understanding of robotic operations and programming or need to understand integration of advanced automation systems, FANUC America has a solution.

 Automation and digital manufacturing will unlock opportunities for many businesses in the United States. Innovative manufacturers are looking at ways to seize on this opportunity now and make big investments in new processes and tools. fanucamerica.co