The Connected Systems Institute's Manufacturing Workforce Innovation Program
Program Overview
Introduction to the Manufacturing Workforce Innovation Program
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Connected Systems Institute (CSI) has launched the Manufacturing Workforce Innovation Program (MWIP) to address the critical manufacturing talent shortage. The program aims to provide comprehensive, flexible training for individuals already in or seeking to move into advanced manufacturing careers.
Program Overview
MWIP is driven by industry demand and developed by UWM's faculty and industry subject matter experts. The program offers a suite of specialized courses designed to navigate the Industry 4.0 manufacturing environment.
Courses Offered
- Digital Manufacturing Leadership
- Microsoft Azure in Manufacturing
- Fundamentals of Networking for Industrial Control Systems
- Operational Technology Cybersecurity
- Fundamentals of Robotics in Manufacturing
- Industrial Automation and Controls
- Integrated Robotics for Manufacturing
- Data Structuring for Advanced Manufacturing
- Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Manufacturing
- Digital Twins in Manufacturing
- Industrial Internet of Things and Smart Sensors
Course Structure
The courses are self-paced, accessible from computers or portable devices, and organized into weekly modules of learning. Participants interact with and learn from their peer cohort and meet weekly online for real-time learning with instructors. Courses also include in-person, hands-on exercises at CSI's facility and access to keynote events.
Credit-Bearing Courses
While MWIP courses are currently available as non-credit, badge-earning courses, CSI is developing these future courses to be dual credit-bearing for both UWM and Gateway Technical College students.
Program Goals
The Manufacturing Workforce Innovation Program aims to enable manufacturers to effectively adopt AI, machine learning, and deep learning technologies and be more competitive in Industry 4.0. By providing comprehensive training, MWIP addresses the chief concern of finding, training, and retaining the right talent in the manufacturing industry.