IPC COMMUNITY 30 SPRING 2024
As IPC's director of workforce partnerships, Cory Blaylock was hired to lead the IPC
Apprenticeship National Program Standards. Last year, she received the 2023 IPC Excellence
in Education Award, which is given to individuals who have made a significant contribution
and demonstrated leadership in workforce development while building a culture of continu-
ous learning within their organization and across the industry.
At the time of the award, Cory was working for Lockheed Martin. The
follow-
ing includes some excerpts from an interview with Cory after she received
the IPC award. To read the full interview, click here or scan QR code.
Why is continuous self-improvement
and learning so important to you
personally?
Cory Blaylock: Because without it, people
can miss out on great opportunities that
could be life-changing, and I'm a perfect
example of that myself. I came to the elec-
tronics manufacturing industry by way of the
scenic route. I spent the first 12 years of my
career as an educator in the public school
system. I left the classroom in 2015 to begin
a new career at Lockheed Martin. I realized
Opening Doors
for New Professionals
Cory Blaylock demonstrates leadership in workforce initiatives
SPOTLIGHT: WORKFORCE
By Patty Goldman, I-Connect007 Technical Editor
While working at Lockheed, Cory attended the opening of the
Lockheed Martin Training Lab, a partnership effort with Angelina College.
IPC COMMUNITY 30 SPRING 2024
