{"id":70769,"date":"2024-08-20T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/?p=70769"},"modified":"2026-10-23T09:35:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T16:35:16","slug":"autodesk-haas-automation-curriculum-skills-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/autodesk-haas-automation-curriculum-skills-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"Autodesk and Haas Automation Deliver Industry-Defining Curriculum to Bridge the Skills Gap\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<?php function autodesk_fusion_cta_horizontal() {\n    ob_start();\n    ?>\n    <style>\n        .cta-section-horizontal {\n            background: #ddd; \/* Much lighter grey background *\/\n            padding: 12px; \/* Adjusted padding *\/\n            border-radius: 8px;\n            box-shadow: 0 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\n            color: #333; \/* Darker text color for better readability *\/\n            display: flex;\n            align-items: center;\n            justify-content: space-between;\n            max-width: 650px; \/* Width adjusted for a more compact look *\/\n            margin: 20px auto;\n            position: relative;\n            flex-wrap: nowrap; \/* Prevent wrapping *\/\n        }\n\n        .cta-section-horizontal img {\n            width: 60px; \/* Slightly larger logo *\/\n            height: auto; \/* Maintain aspect ratio *\/\n            margin-right: 12px; \/* Adjusted spacing *\/\n            background-color: #ddd; \/* Match the background color *\/\n            padding: 6px; \/* Adjusted padding *\/\n            border-radius: 8px; \/* Slightly rounding to match container *\/\n            box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #ddd; \/* Blend with background *\/\n        }\n\n        .cta-text {\n            flex: 1;\n            margin-right: 12px; \/* Adjusted spacing *\/\n        }\n\n        .cta-title {\n            font-size: 18px; \/* Slightly larger title font size *\/\n            font-weight: bold; \/* Bold title *\/\n            color: #f9a825; \/* Orange color *\/\n            margin-bottom: 4px; \/* Reduced margin *\/\n        }\n\n        .cta-info {\n            display: none; \/* Hide description *\/\n        }\n\n        .cta-buttons {\n            display: flex;\n            gap: 8px; \/* Adjusted button spacing *\/\n            align-items: center;\n        }\n\n        .cta-button {\n            padding: 8px 12px; \/* Button padding *\/\n            font-size: 12px; \/* Smaller font size for buttons *\/\n            font-weight: bold;\n            text-transform: uppercase;\n            border-radius: 4px; \/* Slightly rounded corners *\/\n            border: 2px solid transparent;\n            cursor: pointer;\n            transition: all 0.3s ease;\n            display: inline-flex; \/* Use inline-flex to ensure proper alignment *\/\n            align-items: center; \/* Center align text vertically *\/\n            justify-content: center; \/* Center align text horizontally *\/\n            text-decoration: none !important; \/* Ensure no underlines with !important *\/\n            color: inherit; \/* Use the button's text color *\/\n        }\n\n        .cta-button.white-button {\n            background-color: #fff;\n            color: #333;\n            border: 2px solid #ddd;\n        }\n\n        .cta-button.white-button:hover {\n            background-color: #333;\n            color: #fff;\n            border: 2px solid #f9a825;\n        }\n\n        .cta-button.black-button {\n            background-color: #f9a825;\n            color: #fff;\n            border: 2px solid #f9a825;\n        }\n\n        .cta-button.black-button:hover {\n            background-color: #fff;\n            color: #f9a825;\n            border: 2px solid #fff;\n        }\n    <\/style>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-section-horizontal\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/autodesk-fusion-product-icon-400.png\" alt=\"Autodesk Fusion Logo\">\n        <div class=\"cta-text\">\n            <h1 class=\"cta-title\">Elevate your design and manufacturing processes with Autodesk Fusion<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"cta-buttons\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/free-trial?mktvar004=4333583042&amp;internalc=true\" class=\"cta-button white-button\">Get a 30-Day Free Trial<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/extensions?term=1-YEAR&amp;tab=subscription&amp;plc=FSN&amp;mktvar004=4333583043&amp;internalc=true\" class=\"cta-button black-button\">See Plans and Pricing<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <?php return ob_get_clean();\n}\nadd_shortcode('autodesk_fusion_cta_horizontal', 'autodesk_fusion_cta_horizontal');\n?>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The manufacturing industry is in a crisis. Amidst a storm of disruption, one challenge towers above the rest: the crippling skills gap. Finding qualified machinists ready to hit the ground running is like searching for a needle in a haystack. And upskilling the existing workforce? A daunting uphill battle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-montana-state-university-and-haas-curriculum-image-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Autodesk Haas Automation curriculum hands on machine training\" class=\"wp-image-70777\" style=\"width:711px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-montana-state-university-and-haas-curriculum-image-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-montana-state-university-and-haas-curriculum-image-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-montana-state-university-and-haas-curriculum-image-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-montana-state-university-and-haas-curriculum-image-11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-montana-state-university-and-haas-curriculum-image-11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The numbers paint a bleak picture. Nearly two million manufacturing jobs could be left unfilled by 2033, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/pages\/about-deloitte\/articles\/press-releases\/us-manufacturing-could-need-new-employees-by-2033.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute<\/a>. Meanwhile, 43% of business leaders see talent shortages as a major roadblock, as revealed in Autodesk\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/design-make\/research\/state-of-design-and-make\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>2024 State of Design &amp; Make<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>report. It&#8217;s time for radical change. The industry&#8217;s future hinges on finding innovative solutions to this urgent problem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"delivering-a-oneofakind-curriculumnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delivering a one-of-a-kind curriculum <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Autodesk and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.haascnc.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Haas Automation<\/a> have been engineering a powerful partnership for years, seamlessly merging Autodesk Fusion CAD\/CAM with the precision of Haas CNC machines. Our shared vision extends beyond product integration. We&#8217;re committed to closing the skills gap that&#8217;s plaguing the manufacturing industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-montana-state-university-and-haas-curriculum-image-15-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Autodesk Haas Automation curriculum Fusion training\" class=\"wp-image-70782\" style=\"width:712px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-montana-state-university-and-haas-curriculum-image-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-montana-state-university-and-haas-curriculum-image-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-montana-state-university-and-haas-curriculum-image-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-montana-state-university-and-haas-curriculum-image-15-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-montana-state-university-and-haas-curriculum-image-15.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 100 million educators and students globally are using our products for free to bridge the talent gap of critical skills that design and make industries need in the next generation of talent. Haas has equipped thousands of schools with state-of-the-art machines and established training centers to foster a new generation of skilled workers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, we&#8217;re taking it to the next level. Our new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/campaigns\/education\/haas-and-autodesk-curriculum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Haas and Autodesk Fusion \u2013 CAD, CAM, and CNC for 2.5-axis<\/a> milling curriculum is a groundbreaking, end-to-end learning experience. Unlike traditional programs that silo CAD, CAM, and CNC, ours seamlessly blends them together in an industry-validated way. Students not only master the software but also gain hands-on experience operating Haas machines. With pathways to earn industry-recognized certifications from both Autodesk and Haas, graduates will hit the ground running, ready to excel in today&#8217;s competitive job market. This curriculum is more than just training; it&#8217;s the foundation for a thriving career in manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-suncoast-technical-college-and-haas-curriculum-image-19-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Autodesk Haas Automation curriculum classroom\" class=\"wp-image-70787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-suncoast-technical-college-and-haas-curriculum-image-19-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-suncoast-technical-college-and-haas-curriculum-image-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-suncoast-technical-college-and-haas-curriculum-image-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-suncoast-technical-college-and-haas-curriculum-image-19-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aex-suncoast-technical-college-and-haas-curriculum-image-19.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine a classroom where students aren\u2019t just learning \u2018clicks and picks\u2019, but crafting tangible results, designing and making a real-world motorcycle brake caliper. From concept to creation, educators and students can embark on a journey, blending hardware and software in a way that mirrors real-world industry standards. The payoff? Students emerge with not just a diploma, but a physical testament to their skills\u2014a part they&#8217;ve designed and built with their own hands. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a walking, talking portfolio that says, &#8220;I understand how to design and make something, and I\u2019m proud to share my learnings through this journey.&#8221; Companies will value a candidate who can openly discuss both their failures and successes. So what\u2019s the best news? This transformative curriculum is open to everyone, absolutely free.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"learning-a-holistic-design-for-manufacturing-processnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning a holistic, design for manufacturing process <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01535-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Final machined parts\" class=\"wp-image-70793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01535-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01535-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01535-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01535-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01535.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image courtesy of Haas Automation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During my time as an adjunct faculty member at a vocational college, I vividly recall the frustration of teaching CAD in isolation. Design and manufacturing felt like two separate worlds, never coming together. It was a missed chance to create a more holistic learning experience. Now the Haas and Autodesk Fusion curriculum brings these two worlds together. From my years in the classroom, I\u2019m confident that educators will be thrilled by these in-depth, ready-to-go courses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01520-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Final machined part\" class=\"wp-image-70798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01520-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01520-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01520-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01520-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01520.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image courtesy of Haas Automation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By immersing students in real-world projects, we can evolve how they learn. From deciphering blueprints and CAM setups to mastering CAD modeling, crafting toolpaths, and machining parts, future machinists and engineers gain a holistic view of the design process. Instead of getting lost in technicalities, they&#8217;ll grasp the big picture, the why behind the how. This hands-on, project-based approach is essential to cultivating the design for manufacturing (DFM) mindset, a cornerstone of Industry 4.0 success.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01414-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Autodesk Haas Automation curriculum instructors\" class=\"wp-image-70803\" style=\"width:712px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01414-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01414-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01414-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01414-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01414.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image courtesy of Haas Automation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWith students being able to finish [the curriculum] with finished parts, they get to have something in hand\u2014and they can say, \u2018Hey, I made this. I actually can do this job,\u2019\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/customer-stories\/gallatin-college-montana-state-university-story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">says Aubrin Heinrichs<\/a>, CNC machining program director at Gallatin College, Montana State University. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Learn more about the new <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/campaigns\/education\/haas-and-autodesk-curriculum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Haas and Autodesk Fusion &#8211; CAD, CAM, and CNC for 2.5-axis milling curriculum<\/strong><\/a><strong> and how to get started.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-faq-accordion\">\n        <details id='faq-question-1792773151091' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    What is the Autodesk and Haas manufacturing curriculum?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            The Autodesk and Haas manufacturing curriculum is a project-based learning program that brings CAD, CAM, and CNC machining together. Students can develop digital design and manufacturing skills in Fusion and gain hands-on experience working with Haas CNC machines.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1792773169372' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    Is the Autodesk and Haas manufacturing curriculum free?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            Yes. The curriculum is available free of charge, making it accessible to educators, students, and others interested in developing manufacturing skills.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1792773191375' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    What skills can students learn through the Autodesk and Haas curriculum?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            The curriculum covers skills across the design-to-manufacturing process, including interpreting blueprints, CAD modeling, creating CAM setups and toolpaths, and machining physical parts.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1792773232045' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    Does the Autodesk and Haas curriculum teach design for manufacturing?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            Yes. By taking projects from design through machining, students can learn how design decisions affect manufacturing. This helps build a more complete understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) rather than treating CAD and machining as separate disciplines.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1792773256218' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    Can students earn certifications through the Autodesk and Haas curriculum?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            The curriculum provides pathways for students to earn industry-recognized certifications from Autodesk and Haas, giving them an opportunity to demonstrate the skills they develop.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1792773285944' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    How can the Autodesk and Haas curriculum help address the manufacturing skills gap?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            The curriculum focuses on developing practical CAD, CAM, and CNC skills through an integrated learning experience. 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