Catherine “Cat” Ross
Director of Smartforce Development Catherine Ross is an advocate for career-technical education and the future of work. In her decade-plus in U.S. manufacturing, Cat has directed North American certification and accreditation programs, organized national STEM advocacy events and skills competitions, served as liaison to and advocate for military training and veteran transition programs, and managed or supported federal workforce initiatives for apprenticeship, youth skills training, and offender re-entry. As Director of Smartforce Development, Cat champions manufacturing technology career pathways and steers AMT’s professional development product line: The Certified Manufacturing Technology Sales Engineer (CMTSE) credential, Manufacturing Technology (MT) Sales Fundamentals e-learning course and workshops, and the MT University suite of e-learning classes.
Catherine Ross is an advocate for career-technical education and the future of work. In her decade-plus in U.S. manufacturing, Cat has directed North American certification and accreditation programs, organized national STEM advocacy events and skills competitions, served as liaison to and advocate for military training and veteran transition programs, and managed or supported federal workforce initiatives for apprenticeship, youth skills training, and offender re-entry. As Director of Smartforce Development, Cat champions manufacturing technology career pathways and steers AMT’s professional development product line: The Certified Manufacturing Technology Sales Engineer (CMTSE) credential, Manufacturing Technology (MT) Sales Fundamentals e-learning course and workshops, and the MT University suite of e-learning classes.
Posts by Catherine “Cat” Ross
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By Catherine “Cat” RossNov 16, 2023
Apprenticeship Successes at AMT Member Companies
To help celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, AMT and IMTS are shining the spotlight on three equipment manufacturers training the workforce of the future through their apprenticeship programs: Okuma, Schunk, and United Grinding.
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By Catherine “Cat” RossSep 27, 2023
Embracing the Skills of Individuals with Autism for Machining
Manufacturers tap into hidden talent by hiring people with disabilities, like The Uniquely Abled Project, connecting autism spectrum individuals with machinist roles.
Smartforce
By Catherine “Cat” RossAug 30, 2023
Sprinting Toward Success: M4M Raised $17.5K
By walking, running, and biking in the Miles for Manufacturing 5K, leaders at The MFG Meeting 2023 raised more than $17,500 to fuel the future of manufacturing education.
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By Catherine “Cat” RossJul 27, 2023
Moving Up in 3D
Meet more women who are making manufacturing move. This time, we’re focusing on additive manufacturing and meeting women who fell into the industry by chance and are now changing what’s achievable.
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By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 23, 2023
Mind the Gap: Diversify, Partner, & Modernize
The 2023 MFG Meeting provided a unique opportunity for manufacturing technology companies to address the industry-wide concern about the skills gap, education, while talent experts discussed the importance of filling and retaining skilled labor through...
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By Catherine “Cat” RossJun 02, 2023
But FIRST, Robots
AMT recently hosted our first-ever Tech Invitational competition at our McLean, Virginia, headquarters. If you’re interested in checking out your community’s local talent, consider hosting an event like this with your local FIRST or other STEM programs.
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By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 26, 2023
Industry Donation Sparks New Precision Machining Course
A small decision makes a huge impact. To help a customer out, KERN Precision swapped out an existing micro milling machine after delivery of a new unit and donated it to Laney College – increasing their applicant pool of talented machinists.
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By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 03, 2023
But FIRST, Robots!
FIRST Robotics teams inspire future science and technology leaders while building practical skills. AMT was proud to host its first ever Tech Invitational competition for the teams. Learn how you can get involved.
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By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 10, 2023
Moving On and Moving Up
Meet a few of the many young women who are moving on from dated stereotypes and moving up in the manufacturing industry.
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By Catherine “Cat” RossMar 07, 2023
FIRST Robotics Off-season Robotics Tournament Honors Former Student
To honor the legacy of a teammate, FIRST Robotics Teams competed in a memorial tournament in the off-season to remember their classmate, push their skills, and have some fun.
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