Message from Karen White, Director

At 360º we've been listening to what manufacturing companies throughout Minnesota have been saying about the difficulty in hiring skilled workers to continue to grow and advance their companies in this global, competitive market. Through collaboration between industry and education, we are working to develop solutions to ease the stress on Minnesota's manufacturing companies by educating the state's next leaders in innovative manufacturing and applied engineering processes. 360º is a unique educational enterprise that responds to the dynamic needs of Minnesota industry and helps individuals develop the high-tech skills they need to secure today's stimulating, high-paid, high demand jobs in manufacturing and applied engineering.

Whether you're interested in pursuing an enriching career in manufacturing and applied engineering or would like to advance your existing career, take a look at our smart, versatile, and accessible career pathway. I think you'll be surprised at our innovative collaboration of 8 credible Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and you'll see an opportunity you may not have known existed. Consider a career in manufacturing and applied engineering and surround yourself with success.

Karen White
Director
360º
Manufacturing and Applied Engineering Center of Excellence
Bemidji State University
kwhite@bemidjistate.edu