Career Advancement in Global and Advanced Manufacturing: Getting the Right Start Brian Dail, Senior Analyst, Crosspointe Headquarters, Rolls-Royce North America

 Local guy ◦ Highland Springs HS Graduate ◦ Attended JTCC ◦ Apprentice program / Journeyman card ◦ Non-Traditional student earning a Bachelor’s 37  Career path began with small jobs shops  Told it was a dying trade  Allowed me to keep working during tough economic times  Precision Machining provided me the foundation that led me to multiple career opportunities

 Encourages STEM proficiency  Promotes analytical and process oriented thinking  Utilizes technology  Manufacturing sector is key component to a vital economy  Regional employer engagement at new highs  National shift back towards manufacturing acceptance

 Engineering (Manufacturing / Mechanical)  CNC programmer  Education (instructor)  Technician  Supervision / management  Field service (repair, process improvement, install)  Entrepreneur (small business owner) These skills reach nationally across multiple industries with multiple job opportunities.

Advanced Career Center  Simulates modern manufacturing environment  Advanced equipment with broad application  Integrated IT systems  Lean, flow cell environment  Relevant training for a modern workforce Typical Training Center Basic Machining Separate Textbook Training Outdated Equipment No IT Integration Layout does not recognize today’s requirements

Career Pathway Focused Education & Training: Youth Raise awareness of technical careers to parents and students Industry to promote STEM Manufacturing Camps to provide hands–on experiences High School Dual Enrollment Opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing with relevant lab experience Apprentice opportunities with local companies Transferrable College Credits and Credentials University Students Exposure to high tech materials and processes Global internship opportunities Technical training to compliment Bachelor’s Degree Transferrable Skills Dynamic Curriculum Affordable Options

Getting the Right Start… ◦ Promotion of multiple career opportunities ◦ Relevancy to today’s requirements and markets ◦ Industry guidance and alignment ◦ Credentials that apply to multiple career paths …fundamental for a vibrant future

Overview

Crosspointe Site Rolls-Royce: create 642 new jobs in Virginia make investment of $501 million Commonwealth of Virginia: Academic Investments Incentives Workforce Investments Infrastructure

The Vision of Crosspointe Operational In development

Crosspointe Rotatives Manufacturing Facility

Crosspointe Turbines Manufacturing Facility Rolls-Royce data-strictly private

Products and Applications Airbus A350 Boeing 787 Airbus A380 Fan Discs Turbine Discs Turbine Blades

Precision Metal Machining  Multi Axis Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operation  Horizontal Milling and Vertical Turning  In-cycle Probing for Quality  Coordinate Measuring Machine Inspection  Multi-Axis Grinding  EDM Technology Non Destructive Testing  Binocular Inspection  Fluoride Penetrate Inspection  Chemical Etching Manufacturing Engineering AE Mechanics Factory Skills Required