MAC Cross-Sector Navigator
Thank you for your interest in the MAC Cross-Sector Navigator, a resource created by the MAC Welding Framework Project. The MAC industry sectors of Maritime, Agriculture and Natural Resource, and Construction share a need for skilled welders and a commitment to collaborative workforce solutions.
The MAC Welding and Fabrication Model Framework project developed from a mutual recognition of the strong demand for skilled welders across industry sectors, the imperative of ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities in rural communities, the lack of readily available open-source instructional materials, and the opportunity gap for industry aligned and standards-based professional development for educators. Upon developing the project scope of work, we were fortunate to receive funding in the amount of $250,000 to support this work through a Career Connect Washington Accelerator Project funding opportunity in July 2024.
This Navigator offers an in-depth overview of the MAC Welding Framework Project, serving as a blueprint for fostering cross-sector collaboration for education and industry partnerships. We are committed to sharing best practices, resources, and strategies for effective collaboration.
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