The Northeast Advanced Manufacturing Consortium (NAMC) (https://namcnetwork.com/) is pleased to announce the addition of Mikayla Konopka to its team of talented professionals.
Konopka is an experienced and collaborative Career Advisor who will work with students at Salem, Peabody, and Reading high schools to introduce them to exciting career pathways in the advanced manufacturing industry. These pathways include engineering, welding, advanced manufacturing, robotics, electromechanical, and quality control.
“We are truly delighted to welcome Mikayla Konopka to NAMC in this important, newly-created capacity,” NAMC Executive Director Maryanne Ham said. “She has the ideal credentials and background for the role. Her enthusiasm for working with students to help them plan and prepare for their professional future will be of immense value to them.”
NAMC is a successful collaborative partnership led by the MassHire Metro North, Merrimack Valley, Greater Lowell, and North Shore workforce boards. NAMC is dedicated to serving the workforce needs of the Northeast Massachusetts Advanced Manufacturing industry. Partners in this consortium include the MassHire Career Centers, local technical high schools, community colleges, and other educational institutions, community based organizations, various public and private funders and northeast advanced manufacturing companies.
Konopka expressed her excitement about starting this rewarding new position. “This is a nice role for me to transition into,” she said. “I love working with students, being out and about, helping students be successful, and making an impact. Growing student perspectives and helping support them along the way is vital to me.”
She added, “I’m very student-focused. I also enjoy working with teachers, staff, and members of the community.”
