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b'In this Video Podcast. MATEC Executive Director Michael Lesiecki discusses the past, current and future of the SAME-TEC Conference in Austin, Texas. You can get more information on SAME-TEC and MATEC at www.same-tec.org

More Info on SAME-TEC

SAME-TEC\\nis a unique event that provides national networking and collaboration\\nbetween education and industry partners, to promote the viability of\\nour high tech industries, through the development of a highly skilled\\nand knowledgeable workforce. Conference participants are given an\\nup-close look at the ever-advancing tools, training demands, and recent\\ndevelopments in emerging and converging technology fields.

With this year\'s conference theme, we call attention to how different\\ntechnologies are seamlessly converging into new all-encompassing\\ntechnologies. High tech gadgets such as the Apple iPhone force us to\\nfine-tune our focus as we endeavor to bring new technologies to our\\nstudents and future employees. At SAME-TEC, faculty connect with\\neach other to share practices, knowledge, and new approaches to help\\nstudents succeed. Industry members connect with educators to\\nultimately help ensure students emerge into the workforce with the
\\nknowledge and skills desired by themselves and employers. Exhibitors\\nwill connect with existing and potential clients to help determine\\ncurrent and future needs. SAME-TEC provides the venue for learning\\nabout seamless technologies and the forum for creating seamless\\nconnections.

Who Attends SAME-TEC?

• Faculty in technology programs who want to learn about new technologies and how to expand their
  \\n existing programs
• College representatives, program development specialists, and counselors who are interested in
  \\n creating more robust technology education programs and strategies for recruiting students
• K-12 teachers who want to learn how to integrate advanced technology concepts into their existing
  \\n science and math curriculum
• Industry trainers and learning managers who want to gain insight into future training needs
• Industry personnel investing in workforce education and training
• Workforce development personnel from government, labor, business, and education who are involved
  \\n in shaping workforce development programs
• Individuals concerned with issues related to skill standards and employability