Automation Alley partners in education program to create 3,000 defense jobs

metromode, 3/11/2010

Automation Alley is helping Metro Detroit capitalize on its re-emerging defense sector by spearheading a new education program that promises to create a retooled local workforce in the defense industry.

The Southeast Michigan Educational Partnership Program is a collaboration between the Oakland County Technology Business Association, the Defense Acquisition University, and a number of local colleges, universities, and area defense organizations. It's focusing on college students, disabled veterans, and unemployed workers. It's expected to help create 3,000 new jobs in southeast Michigan over the next five years.

"The graduates will be able to apply for jobs at defense contractors, the Dept of Defense, and other federal agencies across the U.S.," says Carl Hayden, associate dean of academics for the Midwest Region of the Defense Acquisition University.

It will specialize in technical areas, such as contracting; life cycle logistics, systems planning, R&D, and financial management, among many others. For information, contact Automation Alley’s Resource Center at (800) 427-5100 or info@automationalley.com.

Source: Automation Alley and Carl Hayden, associate dean of academics for the Midwest Region of the Defense Acquisition University
Writer: Jon Zemke

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