Through the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM), ITED Vanguard Academy Alumni participated in Industrybased Certification Training. The goal of the IAM is to develop and deliver customized training to local and international industry partners. Through this training, Vanguard Alumni were trained with the skills needed to advance their knowledge in manufacturing technology and obtain a FANUC Certification. This Industry Based Certification is nationally recognized by FANUC and the Texas Education Agency. The FANUC Robot Operator 1 assessment exams allow the candidate to demonstrate their knowledge in robot operations, frame setup, writing, modifying, and executing basic motion programs, program offsets, backups,