SAVE THE DATE!
Join us at the Moorhead High School Career Academy August 8-9, 2023, for the second annual Minnesota Manufactured Technical Education Conference (2MTEC)
What is the 2MTEC?
2MTEC is a high-impact conference designed for career and technical educators. The conference aims to increase knowledge and preparedness for secondary and post-secondary educators. This event will provide leading-edge industry knowledge and educational best practices for teaching in-demand CTE skills. These skills include machining, mechatronics, tool and die, employability skills, welding, and more.
We have listened to your feedback and will provide additional opportunities for further collaboration, networking, and skill enhancement in manufacturing. The conference offers professional development opportunities to support teaching and learning in your classes. You will have the chance to learn from industry professionals who will assist you in advancing your knowledge of manufacturing-related technologies, machines, and programs. Select your educational focus (i.e., welding, machining, mechatronics, additive manufacturing, quality in manufacturing, etc.) and learn from industry professionals, allowing you to take the information you acquire at this conference and adapt it to your teaching. Conference sessions will include best practices in teaching online, career exploration, connecting with local manufacturing companies, and hands-on skill development.
Who Should Attend?
Educators
The primary target audience is Secondary and Post-Secondary educators, but anyone interested in learning more about manufacturing careers and technical education is welcome to attend. You won't find any canned curriculum here. Instead, educators can participate in hands-on activities in the different topic areas. In addition, you can expect several opportunities for networking, collaboration, and skill enhancement.
- Explore best practices in education
- Network with peers
- Encounter new vendors and suppliers
- Tour manufacturers
- Position yourself as an expert
- Have fun
Manufacturers
The manufacturing industry is at a critical crossroads with workforce development efforts and the workforce shortage. Therefore, your input and expertise in the manufacturing industry are essential to shaping future employees' education. Manufacturers should consider being a presenter at the conference. We need industry input on topics like:
- Which credentials do students need to be industry-ready
- Emerging trends in the industry
- Partnerships to create opportunities for students
- Access to industry information
- Advanced manufacturing technologies in use today
We invite you to sponsor the 2MTEC conference to provide a great learning opportunity for CTE educators throughout the upper midwest. Your sponsorship dollars will have a lasting impact on educators and the future pipeline of manufacturing for years to come. We have four sponsorship levels that include great benefits such as premium marketing exposure, complimentary registrations, and featured news articles about your organization!
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| - Recognition on 2MTEC.org Sponsor page | - Recognition on 2MTEC.org Sponsor page | - Recognition on 2MTEC.org Sponsor page | - Recognition on 2MTEC.org Sponsor page |
| - 2MTEC Sponsor badge to display on your website | - 2MTEC Sponsor badge to display on your website | - 2MTEC Sponsor badge to display on your website | - 2MTEC Sponsor badge to display on your website |
| - Company promotion on Social Media and Emails | - Company promotion on Social Media and Emails | - Company promotion on Social Media and Emails | - Company promotion on Social Media and Emails |
| - Social Media thank you posts | - Social Media thank you posts | - Social Media thank you posts | - Social Media thank you posts |
| - Logo included in sponsor recognition | - Logo included in sponsor recognition | - Logo included in sponsor recognition | Complimentary Registration |
| - Company logo and description featured on 2MTEC.org | - Company logo and description featured on 2MTEC.org | - Company logo and description featured on 2MTEC.org | |
| - Company logo and description are included in the event registration packet | - Company logo and description are included in the event registration packet | - Company logo and description are included in the event registration packet | |
| - Complimentary exhibit space at the event | - Complimentary exhibit space at the event | Complimentary Registration | |
| - Seat on the 2MTEC conference planning committee | - Seat on the 2MTEC conference planning committee | ||
| - Logo on the front side of the registration folder | - Logo on the front side of the registration folder | ||
| - Opportunity to introduce a workshop speaker | - Opportunity to introduce a workshop speaker | ||
| - Company images included on social media posts | Complimentary Registration | ||
| - Premium logo placement on marketing materials | |||
| - Invitation to provide welcome at the conference | |||
| - Feature story in the Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence Newsletter | |||
| Complimentary Registration |
If you are interested in sponsoring the conference, contact Jaimee Meyer at jaimee.meyer@minnstate.edu or 218-755-2206. For Bronze-level sponsorships, register here.
Mail sponsorship checks to ATTN: Nick Lowery, MSAMCOE - Bemidji State University #34 - 1500 Birchmont Drive NE - Bemidji, MN 56601-2699. Payment questions call 218-755-2997 or (nick.lowery@minnstate.edu).
Looking to connect with secondary and post-secondary Educators? How about manufacturers or higher education institutions? Be an Exhibitor at the Minnesota Manufactured Technical Education Conference and get one-on-one time with conference attendees.
Exhibit Hall Schedule:
- August 7, 2023
- Set-up: 2:30 - 6:30 PM
- August 8, 2023
- Exhibit Hall open: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- August 9, 2023
- Exhibit Hall open: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Exhibit Fee ($x) Includes:
- 10'x10' Exhibit Space
- 1 - 6' table (more if needed)
- 2 chairs
- Tablecloth if needed
- Electricity available
- Discount on registration
- Your logo & description on the exhibitor web page
- Your logo is announced on social media pages (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
Interested in opening your doors for an industry tour? Contact us to learn more.