Professional Development Meeting (PDM) – April 14, 2022

Event: Speakers
Date: Thursday April 14, 2022
Topic: Digital Thread Initiative, Supporting Digital Transformation in the Workplace
Speaker: Multiple Speakers
Time: 5 PM
Location: Online

Summary:
At Sinclair, we are driven to “Find the need and endeavor to meet it.” This guiding charge dates to 1887, when David A. Sinclair founded an adult training school and established the city of Dayton as a center for education and training that would meet the region’s needs. We continue this tradition today.

Sinclair’s Workforce Development department is leading the investigation into how we meet the needs of tomorrow’s workforce by weaving the concept of “Digital Thread” into Industry 4.0 standards in support of the region’s manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. Join us to learn about our Digital Thread Initiative and how you can be a part of supporting digital transformation in the workplace.

Bios:
April Carpenter, MBA, CPIM
Professor of Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Sinclair College
After spending close to 20 years in industry at Dayton Walther Corporation, Moyno Industrial Products, and Trimble Navigation in various roles in purchasing, production planning, inventory control, and project management, April is pleased to coordinate the Supply Chain Management Program at Sinclair and participate in the Digital Thread Initiative.

Greg Wasmund
Director, Workforce Development
Sinclair College
Prior to joining Sinclair in March 2020, Greg spent over 25 years leading cross-functional business development and support teams in the automotive and technology industries. Sinclair’s Workforce Development Team works with companies, organizations, and community partners in the Dayton region to support economic growth through workforce and organizational development education and training programs.

Elizabeth Generas
Program Manager, Digital Thread Initiative
Sinclair College
Elizabeth has spent 17 years in education, serving in appointments ranging from middle school teacher to four-year university program director and faculty. As Program Manager for the Digital Thread Initiative at Sinclair College, she keeps the team organized and on budget, assists in the development of programming for academics and workforce, and engages stakeholders in meaningful conversations.

Jennifer Gravitt
Program Coordinator, Digital Thread Initiative
Sinclair College
After several years in non-profit directorship, Jennifer is excited to serve as the Program Coordinator for Sinclair College’s Digital Thread Initiative. She is charged with planning and coordinating meetings and special events, aiding in curriculum development, and building relationships with industry and local business representatives.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsfuqvrzkjGtcxTRmlpRrARRmtsSezgWb3
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

As always, participation in monthly professional development meetings counts toward your continuing education credits needed for certification maintenance!