ATI Horizons Workforce Development Program

America’s future depends on a new generation of talent skilled in artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and advanced manufacturing.

These cutting edge emerging fields are shaping how next generation technologies in health care, electronics, energy, and defense are designed, built, and operated.

Artificial Intelligence is accelerating innovation and technical solutions to society's biggest challenges.

Quantum technologies are redesigning computation and navigation.

Advanced manufacturing is increasing the efficiency and performance of everyday technologies.

By developing skills in these areas, students can directly restore and advance America’s science and technology leadership while preparing for high‑impact careers across all sectors.

Submit Industry Interest Application

Deadline: November 6

Submit Travel Grant Application

Deadline: November 6

ATI Horizons Workforce Development Program is open to students across the educational spectrum from community college students through graduate students and is designed to connect students with industry, researchers, and career pathways. The minimum age to participate is 18 years old. Participants who live within a 50-mile radius of Hynes Convention Center are not eligible for reimbursement for hotel accommodation.

Program

Tuesday, March 23

Keynote Address

Bill Wilson, Harvard University

Speed networking sessions

Students will have the opportunity to meet and interact in small group settings with representatives from a wide variety of career paths and industries.

Wednesday, March 24

Student Entrepreneurs

Led by Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech and Branden Brough, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab

Attendees will learn about funding opportunities, training and mentorship programs, and infrastructure aimed at inspiring and supporting future hard-tech innovators and entrepreneurs through a dedicated program.

Career Awareness Fair

Building on the first day’s learnings, attendees will have the opportunity to interact directly with industry representatives on the expo floor to learn about different industries and career paths in a relaxed and informal “ask me anything” setting. Participating companies include Thorlabs, Qnity Electronics, Sensetics Corp, Princeton Center for Complex Materials.

Thursday, March 25

Demo Day

Tom Pennell, Cornell Fabrication Facility; Bert Harrop, Princeton Advanced Packaging Lab; Janine Nunes, Princeton Center for Complex Materials

A hands-on experience to finish out the week, various organizations will be displaying hands-on demonstrations of quantum, AI, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Workforce Development Program

America’s future depends on a new generation of talent skilled in artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and advanced manufacturing.

Artificial Intelligence is accelerating innovation and technical solutions to society's biggest challenges.

Quantum technologies are redesigning computation and navigation.

Advanced manufacturing is increasing the efficiency and performance of everyday technologies.

Program

Keynote Address

Speed networking sessions

Student Entrepreneurs

Career Awareness Fair

Demo Day

Symposium Co-Chairs

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