Transforming a Rust Belt community through innovation, entrepreneurship and preparation for the digital age.
Nextovation™
Nextovation™ is an inclusive and collaborative initiative focused on real change and regional revitalization in the new digital economy, referred to as the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). Spearheaded by Penn State New Kensington, it aims to create sustainable economic opportunities for individuals and businesses in New Kensington and surrounding communities. Using entrepreneurship, innovation, cutting edge technologies and skill sets, this cross-sector partnership engages K-16 education, business and industry, government entities, investors and community members to transform a Rust Belt area into a vital and competitive community in the digital age.
Founding Committee Members
Chancellor
Penn State New Kensington
- Manager of Strategic Communications and Marketing
Penn State New Kensington
- Program Coordinator and Instructor of
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
Penn State New Kensington
- Mayor
City of New Kensington
- Director of Continuing Education
Penn State New Kensington
- Digitalization Account Executive
Siemens
- Nextovation Operations/Program ManagerPenn State New Kensington
- Executive DirectorDigital Foundry atNew Kensington
- Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Penn State New Kensington
- Director of Planning & Development
Executive Director
Westmoreland County Industrial
Development Corporation (WCIDC)
- STE(A)M Outreach Coordinator &
ABC CREATE Coordinator
Penn State New Kensington
- President & CEO
Economic Growth Connection of
Westmoreland County (EGCW)
Partners
Nextovation™ is a cross-sector partnership that engages K-16 education, business and industry, government entities, investors and community members
Industry 4.0
The fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, refers to the blending of cyber and physical worlds through digitization, automation and the collection and analysis of data.
Industry 4.0 is changing the way companies, education providers and organizations interact, do business and prepare for sustainability in the future. Businesses and communities need to become aware of the challenges and opportunities the next revolution creates including:
Using data for smarter business decisions
Innovating new business models
Finding, motivating, and retaining talent
Developing skills, collaborations and communities to succeed in a digitized future
Credit: World Economic Forum
Ready to Nextovate?
Alyssa Pistininzi, Operations Manager and Nextovation Liaison
nextovationnk@gmail.com
724-472-1180