Student Friendly Exhibitor

Become a Student Friendly Exhibitor

As part of IMTS, the NIMS Student Summit focuses on career development, and provides a unique venue for students to interface with industry representatives. It is NIMS goal to reach out and enlighten students through contact with industry professionals and state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. Join IMTS & NIMS and become a Student Friendly Exhibitor!

By engaging students in this event, NIMS hopes that the Student Summit will be an eye-opening experience that encourages the pursuit of a career in our industry.

The 2006 NIMS Student Summit drew over 6,000 students, and we expect well over 7,000 in 2008. Additional members of the NIMS Student Summit audience in 2008 will include instructors, school administrators, and guidance counselors.

NIMS Student Summit at IMTS will include a Career Development Center in the West Building at which all students attending IMTS must register, as well as "Student Friendly" Exhibitors.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities would include the following: speaking with students that visit the booth about the exhibit and/or company, and answering any questions students may have while at the booth. Please note: this would be done when booth staff members are not dealing with potential customers.

Benefits of Participation

Increase awareness of career opportunities in manufacturing technology among students, educators and parents.
Create excitement for careers in manufacturing technology based on the Technology showcased at IMTS 2008 and the enthusiasm of the Student Friendly Exhibitors.
Correct misconceptions related to manufacturing careers.
Recruit new talent into the industry.

The NIMS Student Summit reaches students and educators from middle schools, high schools, community or technical colleges, and universities. It:

Assists younger students in formulating realistic career goals.
Reinforces the career choice of students who have chosen manufacturing as a career area.
Assists students in narrowing their career goals to a specialty or job category.

How to Join

Return the Sudent Friendly Agreement by May 1, 2008.

Questions?

Jessica Stellenwerf
NIMS Student Summit at IMTS 2008
National Institute for Metalworking Skills
10565 Fairfax Blvd, Ste 203
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-352-4971
Fax: 703-352-4991
Email: jstellenwerf@nims-skills.org