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Coreen Blaylock, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Earns IPC Excellence in Education Award
January 31, 2023 | IPCEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
In recognition of her significant contributions and leadership in workforce development while building a culture of continuous learning within her organization and the electronics industry, Coreen (Cory) Blaylock, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, earned an IPC Excellence in Education Award at IPC APEX EXPO 2023.
A technical trainer with experience in all aspects of coordinating and delivering technical training, Blaylock served as a Certified IPC Trainer for IPC J-STD-001, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies. Her expertise in partnering with business groups and organizations to provide strategic solutions that align people and technical training initiatives to business goals led to the establishment of a nationally recognized apprenticeship program as well as a partnership with a local college to provide electronics training. Blaylock’s work has greatly improved the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of training at Lockheed in Lufkin, and serves as a model for global electronics training.
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