Steps Along A Robotics Technology Career Pathway

Abstract

This paper describes an evolving Robotics Technology career pathway. The project began with a study commissioned by a regional robotics industry group that surveyed both local and national robotics companies to determine their workforce needs. Continuing industry input guided the development of an "agile robotics" technician and technologist career pathway from high school through associate and bachelor degrees. The steps along this path are chronicled through the description of the meta-steps of creating a project partnership, developing a program, implementing a curriculum, determining industry workforce requirements, and adjusting the project plan and expectations in order to stay aligned with evolving industry needs.