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Bartlett High School and TCAT Bartlett Update
The GMMDC requested an update on Bartlett High School’s (BHS) new machine lab and TCAT Bartlett’s status. Clark Knight, BHS, was pleased to report the students are enjoying the new Machine lab. He stated “We have 32 students enrolled in TCAT Memphis, have...
STEMHUB at Arlington High School Tour
The GMMDC is pleased to report on the recent tour of the STEMHUB at Arlington High School. Carolyn Weirich, Academics Supervisor and CTE Director at Arlington High School invited the GMMDC and Medical Device companies to attend a tour on Wednesday, March...
Lean Six Sigma Dual Certification (Yellow/Green/Black) Belt Training
Lean Six Sigma Dual Certification (Yellow/Green/Black) Belt Training September 15 – December 8, 2020 (5:30 pm – 8:30 pm) Earn your Lean Six Sigma certification LOCALLY in just one night per week! In order to provide a more convenient and user friendly...
GMMDC’s First Apprenticeship Completed
The GMMDC is proud to announce that Bakari Pittman, a GMMDC Machinist Apprentice at MicroPort Medical, has completed his apprenticeship. Mr. Pittman received his certificate of completion through the Department of Labor and is now a Precision Machinist. ...
Medical device community says area needs to step up against growing competition
The Memphis area needs to take advantage of its strengths and address its shortcomings to avoid falling behind in the medical device industry, those attending a gathering this week agreed. The area runs the risk of "losing everything" it has built in the medical...
ASU Mid-South Manufacturing Day
ASU Mid-South is holding its Manufacturing Day event on October 24, a joint initiative of our Machining, Mechatronics, and Welding programs. This follows a proclamation made by West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon at MidSouth’s request, identifying October 4 as...
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