The National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC) "represents a network of higher education resources that advocates and promotes the use of technology applications that enhance economic and workforce development programs and services." The 2012 NCATC conference brings together members and nonmembers for roundtable discussions, panel sessions, keynote speakers, and tours of local industry. The goal of the conference is to share best practices to sustain national training partnerships and embed industry industry certifications into curriculum and training.