Festo Didactic Showcases Advanced Workforce Training Solutions at Pack EXPO 2024
Festo Didactic’s demonstration focuses on hands-on learning systems for meeting the growing needs of manufacturers seeking to upskill their workforce. Didactic is promoting the importance of workforce development and technical education in the packaging and processing industries.
Since 2022, Festo Didactic and The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) have been working together to provide PMMI members and education partners with technical training and certification programs aligned with industry standards. Festo is PMMI’s preferred technical learning collaborator. This collaboration has helped many companies create tailored internal training programs that ensure their workforce is equipped to handle the latest technologies.
“This year, we’re focused on highlighting our core mission: upskilling and workforce development,” said Troy Manley, Sales Director, Food and Packaging, Festo North America. “We’ve seen tremendous success with global food producers, helping them educate and cross-train their staff to ensure they always have a skilled workforce ready for future roles.”
“Festo Didactic will showcase a functional educational system, offering visitors an opportunity to interact with the technology used to train and develop skilled workers,” said Karolyn Ellingson, Head of Industrial Workforce Development for Festo Didactic. “Show attendees can build and troubleshoot pneumatic and electrical circuits, providing a real-world demonstration of Festo Didactic’s methodical approach to technical education.
“By presenting these hands-on training systems at Pack Expo 2024, Festo Didactic emphasizes its commitment to closing the skills gap and preparing the next generation of workers for success through innovative, industry-aligned education solutions.”
Festo is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and electromechanical systems, components, and controls for process and industrial automation. Festo Didactic leverages its automation expertise to provide comprehensive industrial and technical education solutions. Festo is committed to providing educators and employers with the hands-on training, digital coursework and blended learning solutions needed to close the STEM skills gap. Our lab equipment, curriculum and certification programs are thoughtfully designed to support various learning pathways and on-the-job training. With 4,000+ FICP certifications and 36,000 Festo-equipped educational institutions, Festo Didactic and its partners are preparing students and employees for the future of work. https://www.festo-didactic.com/us-en/ and www.festo.com
