Be a Partner

Lee College’s Center for Digital & Fieldbus Technological Education has partners around the globe helping to develop instrumentation curriculum to train technicians in digital communication protocols and emerging Instrumentation systems.

What do Industry Partners gain by having this facility?

• A system which emulates industrial settings and provides students with realistic training experiences;
• A method for testing automation applications in maintenance and production organizations;
• A site for testing the integration of networks and software;
• A platform for testing the functionality of emerging and exiting technologies;
• A means for evaluating safety and security issues surrounding the use of technology in the industry.
• A platform for testing emerging/existing technologies;
• Community awareness of a company’s commitment to education;
• A system that rapidly identifies and responds to needed training;
• Job enrichment and advanced skill training opportunities for employees.

What is gained by Education Professionals?

• A system for preparing students to apply emerging technologies
• An up-to-date curriculum, rapidly modified to respond to the changing needs of the industry
• A magnet for attracting top level students
• A method for verifying student career paths
• A resource for curriculum development
• A source and technical reference for professional development.

What is gained through Personal Involvement?

• Direct knowledge of Fieldbus applications;
• The ability to provide an organization with valuable guidance concerning its technical training needs;
• Personal value to one’s organization.