The Ford Hermosillo plant donated 4 industrial robots to academic establishments in Sonora and introduced the official launch of its “Dual Education” program, an initiative that seeks to arrange the following era of technicians specialised in mechatronics and strengthen the state’s labor competitiveness.
The robotic gear was delivered to the College of Scientific and Technological Studies of the State of Sonora (Cecyte), the State Council for Science and Technology (COECYT), the University of Sonora Navojoa campus, and the University of Applied Sciences of North America (UCAN).
“Machines are important, but the real engine of progress is people,” mentioned Eduardo Villegas, supervisor of the Hermosillo plant, emphasizing that the mix of expertise and human capital is essential to driving innovation and regional competitiveness.
“With this initiative, Ford Mexico reaffirms its commitment to training local talent and to the economic development of Sonora by investing in technical education linked to the real needs of industry,” added the chief.
Before the supply, representatives from every establishment acquired 40 hours of coaching to make sure most use of the expertise, which will probably be used within the sensible coaching of scholars in areas reminiscent of robotics, automation, and programming.
During the ceremony, which introduced collectively state authorities, Ford executives, and representatives from the schooling sector, the significance of integrating concept with follow to coach the workforce of the long run was highlighted.
In this context, the primary era of the Dual Education mannequin was launched, comprising thirty-five college students from the technical diploma program in Mechatronics at Cecyte Pueblitos.
For two years, contributors will mix their tutorial coaching within the classroom with direct expertise on the plant’s Dual Education Training Center, the place they are going to work with state-of-the-art expertise and acquire certifications in robotics, English, and 3D printing.
According to the blue oval model, since its building in 1984, the Ford Hermosillo plant has maintained a tradition of fixed coaching and steady enchancment, fostering collaboration with academic establishments, the federal government, and social initiatives.