Prepare for Career and Technical Education Month

Ahead of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February, Business Industrial Network (BIN95) is highlighting how automation and maintenance training can prepare students for tomorrow’s workforce.

While production and operator training often dominate the conversation, maintenance and automation skills are hidden drivers of efficiency, safety and long-term return on investment (ROI). BIN95’s perpetual self-study programs are designed to bridge this gap, equipping learners with technical expertise.

Given the critical importance of automation in industrial operations, maintenance staff must master complex systems such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), CNC controllers and robotics. BIN95 emphasizes automation control training as a cornerstone of workforce readiness. Its Automation Specialist training provides perpetual access to self-study courses, enabling learners to troubleshoot automated systems and minimize downtime.

Maintenance has become a proactive discipline that not only minimizes downtime, but ensures smooth operations and safeguards workplace safety. According to BIN95’s whitepaper on Developing a Manufacturing Training Program for Maintenance 1, well-trained maintenance staff extend equipment lifespans, improve product quality, and reduce accidents. For students entering CTE pathways, these skills can translate into employability and career advancement.

BIN95’s Implementing Manufacturing Training Programs 3 outlines practical steps for schools and employers: skill gap assessments, modular training paths and flexible delivery methods.

As CTE Month shines a spotlight on workforce development, BIN95 invites educators, industry leaders and students to explore its perpetual training programs.