Smart Automation Certification Alliance - SACA

06/01/2026

SACA certifications are not the end goal, they're the springboard into what's next.

Students get proof that they can handle real equipment, real challenges, and real expectations from the industries shaping the future. It’s a chance to explore what you’re good at, discover what excites you, and step into opportunities you might not have known existed.

Jim Savage at Angola High School is helping his students better prepare for the advancing industry jobs that are in their local community. Interested in learning more about this program? We are excited to welcome Mr. Savage as a speaker to this year's SACA National Conference.

Join us August 10-11 in Menomonie, Wisconsin and learn about the best use cases of SACA across the country ➡ https://www.saca.org/sacacon/

05/29/2026

What a great looking group of Silver Certified students! 🤩

Congrats to the Robotics students at Lake Creek High School on earning C-101 and C-103 certifications!



🏫 Montgomery ISD Career and Technical Education

05/28/2026

We’re bringing together some of the most influential voices in smart automation, advanced manufacturing, and workforce innovation!

The SACA National Conference is your chance to learn directly from the people driving real change across the country. The inaugural SACA National Conference is where the entire community comes together. Educators, manufacturers, workforce partners, and tech leaders, all in one place.

Hear from industry and education with speakers from:
🎤 Ashley
🎤 Endress+Hauser
🎤 Amazon.com
🎤 Rockwell Automation, Inc.
🎤 Florida Semiconductor Institute
🎤 Texas State Technical College
🎤 Ogeechee Technical College
🎤 Chippewa Valley Technical College
🎤 Western Technical College
And more!



SACA National Conference
📅 August 10-11, 2026
📍University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI.
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eia9RhCS

05/27/2026

Our goal is to prepare learners and organizations for an Industry 4.0 workforce. Career tech and SACA programs help students learn and get excited about what comes next. 🙌

When learners see that industry leaders are using technology and certifications they are familiar with, they start to picture themselves in those roles. They walk into interviews with real skills, real language, and real confidence. And that confidence is exactly what opens doors in advanced manufacturing and beyond.


🏫 Columbus City Schools - Ohio

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Jesse and Brian from Hawkeye Community College on earning their respective Gold Certifications! 👏

Jesse earned his Control Systems Specialist certification and Brian earned his Electrical Systems Specialist certification. Keep up the great work gentleman!

05/21/2026

Only a few days left to sign up!

Lend Your Expertise to NextFlex/SACA Credential Development for the Hybrid Electronics.

We are seeking expert input from advanced manufacturing professionals to ensure this credential reflects the skills and competencies needed to build tomorrow's workforce.

We’re looking for experts experienced in Hybrid Electronics applications, system integration, additive/printed fabrication, conductive and dielectric materials, soldering for Hybrid Electronics, and diagnostics/troubleshooting of Hybrid Electronics systems.

📅 Monday, June 8, 2026 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. PST
📍 2244 Blach Place, Suite 150, San Jose, CA 95131
Virtual attendance option available

🎟️ RSVP by May 22: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCszwHmUbLeDi7AqIeU0VyPMSQiEA3Xd4ycJv9mmWgLXUOoA/viewform

05/19/2026

SACA credentials do more than prove technical skill. They give students the kind of confidence that shows up on every job application they submit.

When you can point to real industry training and real equipment you’ve mastered, it changes how you talk about yourself and how employers see you. Students walk into interviews knowing they’ve already met the standards companies helped design, and that kind of confidence is hard to ignore.

05/18/2026

Students at Downtown Columbus High School in Ohio are stepping into the world of smart automation with real industry tools, real credentials, and real opportunities.

From touring real industry facilities to earning SACA credentials that actually mean something on a résumé, this program flips the switch for students who suddenly see themselves in high‑tech careers.
It’s hands‑on. It’s confidence‑building. It’s the moment a student looks at a machine’s code and says, “I could do this.”

📍 Columbus, Ohio
🏫 Columbus City Schools

05/15/2026

Congratulations to senior, Jolie Parker, on her C-101 certification! 👏
Jolie is an Advanced Manufacturing student in Little Rock School District.

05/14/2026

Building a strong workforce starts with learning the fundamentals. And SACA credentials are a key part of that effort. Fundamentals never expire. They are still the base line for when technology eventually adapts and advances.

Are you curious on how companies like Amazon.com are implementing SACA into their training and apprenticeship programs? See Logan Schulz, Senior Manager of Reliability & Maintenance Engineering at Amazon, speak at the inaugural SACA National Conference this August!


Find the details here ➡️ https://www.saca.org/sacacon/