May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
DRAFT updated 3-9-2026
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This is a largely student led event!
This is a largely student led event!
Panel Discussion participating partners are listed with times below.
Panel Discussion participating partners are listed with times below.
All are welcome to participate in any discussion. Companies interested in being a panelist are asked to send an email to our 2026 Webmaster at CFix29@aldenschools.org to request a spot on a panel.
Industry Partner Arrival and Set-up
8:15 - 9:00
9:00 - 3:00
Career Chats - Interview Tables - GYM
Career Chats - Interview Tables - GYM
9:30 - 3:00
Panel Discussions - Innovation Lab (room 131)
Panel Discussions - Innovation Lab (room 131)
9:00 - 3:00
Skilled Trades Workshops - Tech Wing & Outside
Skilled Trades Workshops - Tech Wing & Outside
-Panel Discussions-
-Panel Discussions-
Panelists updated weekly
9:30 - 10:15
Panel Discussion 1 [ACHS Block 1]
Panel Discussion 1 [ACHS Block 1]
Topic: Skilled Trades Pathways - Manufacturing and Construction
Co-Facilitators:
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
Panelists:
Brawdy Construction
Bricklayers Allied Craftworkers (Local #3)
Buffalo Construction Consultants
Hybrid Building Solutions
NW Contracting
Sheet Metal Workers Union (Local #71)
Moog
10:30 - 11:15
Panel Discussion 2 [ACHS Block 2]
Panel Discussion 2 [ACHS Block 2]
Topic: Science and Engineering Pathways
Co-Facilitators:
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
Panelists:
GE Verona
ARCH Cutting
Land Pro
Seal and Design Inc.
Integer
Moog
11:45 - 12:15
Panel Discussion 3 [ACHS Block 3A]
Panel Discussion 3 [ACHS Block 3A]
Topic: Diverse Pathways
Co-Facilitators:
To Be Determined
Panelists:
Catholic Health
Moog
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (Local #3)
Radiant Powder Coating
Packaging Corporation of America
The Bonadio Group
SUNY Buffalo State
11:45 - 12:15
Educator - Industry Round Table [ROOM Library Lecture Hall - Distance Learning Lab]
Educator - Industry Round Table [ROOM Library Lecture Hall - Distance Learning Lab]
We will meet at the "Dream It Do It" table near the Athletic Entrance / Gym and walk to the library together.
Topic: Maritime Industrial Base Opportunities for Students, Educators, and Industry Partners
Facilitator:
Jack Nugent - U.S. Navy
Cassidy Caldwell - Blueforge Alliance
Allen Turton - Alden Educator
Participants:
Educators and Industry Partners looking to share and develop best practices.
12:25- 12:55
Panel Discussion 4 [ACHS Block 3B]
Panel Discussion 4 [ACHS Block 3B]
Topic: Women in STEM
Co-Facilitators:
Lydia Wrest
To Be Determined
Panelists:
Nature's Way Contracting
Moog
Construction Exchange
NAWIC - National Association of Woman In Construction
University at Buffalo Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Program
Operating Engineers (Local #17)
1:05 - 1:35
Panel Discussion 5 [ACHS Block 3C]
Panel Discussion 5 [ACHS Block 3C]
Topic: Advanced Manufacturing for Maritime Industrial Base
Co-Facilitators:
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
Panelists:
Moog
Graham Corporation
Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance (BNMA)
U.S. Navy
Blueforge Alliance
1:45 - 2:15
Panel Discussion 6 [ACHS ADV]
Panel Discussion 6 [ACHS ADV]
Topic: Technology Careers
Co-Facilitators:
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
Panelists:
Odoo
Integer
Tapecon. Inc.
Dynabrade Inc.
U.S. Army
U.S Customs and Border Patrol
Spectrum
2:25 - 3:00
Panel Discussion 7 [ACHS Block 4]
Panel Discussion 7 [ACHS Block 4]
Topic: Skilled Trades and Manufacturing Careers
Co-Facilitators:
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
Panelists:
Ever Fab
Freedom Expression
Sealing Devices Inc.
HFW Industries
John W. Danforth
Sheet Metal Workers (Local #71)
Dimar
Hubco
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