Smart Automation Certification Alliance - SACA

We are less than one month away from the inaugural SACA National Conference! We are thankful to our speakers, sponsors and partners for helping to create such an impactful event.

We look forward to welcoming attendees to Menomonie, WI from Aug 10-11! Find more details and join us here: https://www.saca.org/sacacon/



Gold Sponsors: Aidex Educational Systems, Buckeye Educational Systems, Amatrol Inc.
Silver Sponsors: Tech-Labs, LAB Midwest, Applied Technology Systems, Klein Educational Systems, Inc.
Bronze Sponsor: Endress+Hauser

Student Case Competition sponsored by: Ashley

Host University: University of Wisconsin-Stout

Every HR team in manufacturing knows the feeling. A role opens up, the posting goes live, and the applicant pool that comes back is thin, unqualified, or both. The instinct is to fix the hiring process. Write a better job description. Screen faster. Interview smarter.

But none of that solves the actual problem. There simply aren't enough trained candidates entering the workforce to keep up with demand. How can companies find a sustainable solution to not only their hiring bottlenecks but the impending industry skills gap?

SACA certifications give industry and education a shared language, a way for companies and schools to agree on exactly what a job-ready candidate looks like. ➡️ https://www.saca.org/2026/07/14/how-to-build-an-industry-4-0-talent-pipeline/

The SACAC National Conference agenda is set. If you're not registered, here's what you're about to miss.

Two keynotes. 4 full breakout tracks. General sessions. A networking event. And a front-row seat to the hear about some of the best SACA programs across the country.

📅 August 10-11, 2026
📍 Menomonie, WI at University of Wisconsin-Stout
🔗 https://www.saca.org/sacacon/