LJ Create's Industry 4.0 program is designed to give students a foundation in how Industry 4.0 and STEM concepts are applied in career pathways and then develop their knowledge and skills in specific industry sectors.
Harrison Junior School's Journey into Industry 4.0 Careers
This case study discusses the collaboration between Harrison Junior School, Southwest Local School District in Harrison, Ohio, LJ Create, and Buckeye Educational Systems to create and implement a new lab environment for their "Destination Innovation" Program. This program utilizes the LJ Create "Industry 4.0 Careers Pathways" program, introducing students to Industry 4.0 concepts and applications across various industry sectors.
Ms. JamieLyn Johnson, the instructor and district's Workforce Coordinator, highlights the program's success in engaging seventh/eighth-grade students in career pathways offered at the high school. The program focuses on project-based learning and hands-on activities related to real-world skills, preparing students for college, industrial skills programs, and industry certification courses.
The program aims to expose students to agriculture and manufacturing industries prevalent in the district, equipping them with skills needed by the local workforce. Industry partners collaborate with the school to address their need for skilled employees, creating pathways for students into these trades. Students express enthusiasm for the program, citing its practical approach and the opportunity to work with tools relevant to Industry 4.0 careers.
