The goal of the National Science Foundation, which funds ATE Centers and Projects through competitive grants, is to make the best practices in technician education standard operating procedures for educators throughout the United States. ATE programs are led by two-year college educators who work in partnership with business, industry, government, and other educators.

National Association of Manufacturers: Center for Workforce Succes

Technical Assistance Guide for Developing and Using Competency Models

Worldwide Instructional Design System

Bloom's Taxonomy

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