Educator Success Stories

See Industry-Connected Education in Action

Explore how EMAC works alongside educators and industry partners to bring real-world electronics manufacturing experience into the classroom and create clearer pathways from education to employment.

Case Study | 14-Week Course

Building an Industry-Connected Electronics Manufacturing Course

Students moved beyond lectures through PCB defect inspection, industry field trips, and direct engagement with engineers and manufacturers.

  • Hands-on PCB inspection and root-cause analysis
  • Direct exposure to four manufacturers
  • Employment conversations with students

Read the BYU-Idaho Case Study

PDF | 8 Pages

Case Study | 8-Week Course

Connecting PCB Design Education with Industry Practice

Students gained professional design-tool experience while connecting classroom instruction to manufacturing, product development, and careers.

  • Altium Designer access for every student
  • Stronger DFM and manufacturing knowledge
  • New regional employment conversations

Read the Durham Tech Case Study

PDF | 5 Pages

Practical Tools for Industry-Aligned Instruction

Membership

Access industry-aligned curriculum resources, workforce insights, and direct connections to electronics manufacturing employers—designed specifically to help community and college educators prepare students for high-demand careers in electronics manufacturing.

Initiatives

See how EMAC is laying the groundwork for the next generation of skilled electronics manufacturing talent. Connect your classroom to industry-driven programs and partnerships that expand opportunities for students and strengthen the future workforce.

Career Center and Student Internships

At EMAC, we believe that learning doesn’t stop in the classroom. Internships provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge, gain valuable work experience, and explore career paths that align with their passions and skills. Through strong partnerships with industry leaders, we connect students with employers who are eager to mentor and invest in future talent.

Training and Education

EMAC supports academia in providing industry-aligned curriculum resources, informed by and built with knowledge from our network of subject matter experts. Explore training and education that prepares students for dependable career pathways in electronics manufacturing.

News and Events

Learn, connect, and stay informed on electronics manufacturing. Check out our upcoming and past events as well as the latest industry news!
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Dr. Solomon Mingle

Program Director - Durham Technical Community College

"We sincerely appreciate the outstanding partnership and continued support provided by EMAC through guest lectures, industry engagement, technical guidance, and access to professional PCB design resources. EMAC's contributions have significantly enhanced our students' educational experience by bridging classroom learning with industry practices and helping prepare the next generation of electronics professionals."

Carrie Steinlicht

Carrie Steinlicht

Senior Lecturer - South Dakota State University

"We are proud to work alongside EMAC and SMTA as part of a broader effort to advance workforce development in electronics manufacturing. By connecting education with industry in meaningful ways, we are helping develop the next generation of engineers, technologists, and manufacturing professionals while supporting the long-term growth and competitiveness of our regional economy."

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