The NIMS Student Summit at IMTS 2008 combines an interactive Career Development Center with a dynamic self-guided tour of the nation's greatest technology and manufacturing exhibition.

Sponsored by AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology along with the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), the event's main goal is to generate interest and incite enthusiasm in young people for precision manufacturing through contact with industry professionals and state-of-the-art technology. Instructors can have their students witness emerging technologies that will be the future platform for precision manufacturing.

The Student Summit will be held in the West Building, Level 3, Entrance Lobby.

Registration for Educators and Students

Registration for faculty and students attending IMTS 2008 is complimentary. Proper photo identification is required. Your registration is valid for the entire duration of IMTS - September 8-13, 2008.
» Online registration is for educators with groups of students only.
» Individual students must register on-site in the NIMS Student Summit Area in the West Building, Level 3.

Location for NIMS Student Summit

West Building, Hall F, Level 3, Entrance Lobby

Hours for NIMS Student Summit

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Educator's Handbook

Click here to print the Educator's Handbook - PDF

Directions & Parking

By Car
Visit the Parking & Directions page for all you need to know when driving a car.

By Bus
All buses should drop off at Gate 43 of the West Building. Complimentary parking for buses will be provided in the 31st Street Parking Lot B. Click here for parking directions & a map for buses.

Show Etiquette

Remember that IMTS is a professional event that demands professional behavior on the part of all participants. Here are rules of etiquette your students are asked to follow:

• Dress as an industry professional. If it is inappropriate for the manufacturing workplace, it is inappropriate at IMTS.
• Always conduct yourself in a professional manner. Rude, loud and abusive behavior and language are not appropriate.
• Exhibitors may have items in their booths meant to be promotional giveaways to attendees. Exhibitors may also have items displayed that are not meant to leave the booth area. Please ask to make sure any items you see on display are promotional materials designated as giveaways and then take only one.
• Do not interrupt exhibitors conducting show business - the introduction and sales of their product to customers. Please wait until booth personnel are free to speak with you or return to the booth later.
• Keep a safe distance away from any operating equipment, following all posted and spoken instructions.
  
  

Student Friendly Exhibitors

The NIMS Student Summit will feature the return of Student Friendly Exhibitors, bringing the classroom into the center of the world of advanced manufacturing technology. Students will have the ability to interact with IMTS exhibitor personnel, ask questions about career opportunities and the skill sets required for entrance into the precision manufacturing industry.

» Student Friendly Exhibitors: List    Map (PDF)
» Exhibitors find out more about being a Student Friendly Exhibitor
» Exhibitors sign-up TODAY!

Career Development Center

The Career Development Center (CDC) will be the focal point of the NIMS Student Summit.

As part of the CDC, all students will experience an event orientation during which they will learn about what they can expect during their visit, how their IMTS experiences will relate to future career opportunities in the industry, and they will also hear from successful, young professionals in the industry.

The CDC will feature interactive exhibits from colleges and universities, companies and company human resource representatives, and industry associations.

Continuous door prizes, a group photo opportunity, and both student and instructor challenges will bring excitement to the CDC while the Career Resource CD-ROM, given to each student, as well as the exhibits will provide students and educators with important industry-related career information.

Students Bring Your Resume - New in 2008, graduating high school and college students may bring their resumes, including contact information, to the CDC to drop-off for participating companies to review for entry-level job openings. Educators bringing groups of students will be given more details about this exciting opportunity prior to IMTS.

» List of CDC Exhibitors
» Exhibitors find out more about the Career Development Exhibitor
» Exhibitors sign-up TODAY!

Contact NIMS & Questions

• Phone: 703-352-4971
• Email: jstellenwerf@nims-skills.org
• Web Site: www.nims-skills.org