--- title: Wayne County Industrial Managers Association Review CITE Progress description: The Wayne County Industrial Managers Association met at Wayne Community College for their recent meeting. During their visit, updates about the advanced manufacturing initiative were shared. Existing Industry Director Julie Graham welcomed the group, and our President, Craig Foucht, delved into the initiative’s 10-year history.  Additionally, WCC’s Ernie White. 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During their visit, updates about the advanced manufacturing initiative were shared. Existing Industry Director Julie Graham welcomed the group, and our President, Craig Foucht, delved into the initiative’s 10-year history.  Additionally, WCC’s Ernie White. EdD, Dean of Applied Technologies, along with Todd King, Associate Dean, and Steven Reese, Department Chair, provided insights into the new Center for Industrial Technology and Engineering (CITE)’s future programming and current status. We are eager to see how this new facility will revolutionize industrial technology education and training. 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