Trends in Workforce Development January 1, 2014 A new year is upon us, bringing great optimism and opportunity for the manufacturing industry. The ticking clock, however, reminds us we are closer to the end of the decade when a perfect storm of a limited employee pipeline, a retiring workforce, reshoring and the changing pace of technology is expected to place even greater labor demands on manufacturers, challenged by an already slim supply of skilled workers.
Online Manufacturing Training December 1, 2008 “We have made a major commitment to this technology, as an overall educational strategy,” Jones adds. “What makes us different than probably the other builders is that Mori Seiki University is a corporate university, rather than just a technical training center. In addition to technical skills, we also provide online and classroom courses in employee, sales and management skills."
Smart Manufacturing Executive Council: A Vision to Democratize Digital Transformation August 28, 2023 CESMII assembles a national Think Tank to advocate for the transformation of the U.S. manufacturing ecosystem
Cool and Interesting Things June 22, 2023 For three decades, Darin Gray has spent his days teaching young people to share ideas, learn cool stuff, and above all, make a difference
Cosplay, Motorcycles, and Decadent Desserts: How Hobbies Relate to High-Tech Careers October 30, 2023 Modern Makers are individuals who embody Manufacturing USA’s mission to secure the future of U.S. manufacturing through innovation, education, and collaboration. Learn how their hobbies helped them develop transferable skills and build a rewarding and impactful career
Pushing the Boundaries of Multi-Axis Machining November 17, 2023 A decade ago, when multi-axis machining was still in its nascent manufacturing stages, FK Instrument Co. was already pushing the boundaries of precision.
SME Education Foundation Announces Scholarship Details June 9, 2023 The SME Education Foundation will award 163 scholarships to students from 34 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces pursuing a post-secondary education in manufacturing, engineering or related fields in 2023.
Georgia High School Students to Receive Manufacturing and Engineering Education Through SME Education Foundation’s SME PRIME Program February 16, 2023 The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) have partnered with the SME Education Foundation to provide a unique industry-informed, hands-on manufacturing program to select high school students across the state, through the Foundation’s SME PRIME program.
EKU Begins Manufacturing Engineering Degree Program February 16, 2023 Eastern Kentucky University said it is beginning a degree program in manufacturing engineering.
Students Machine Parts for International Space Station November 30, 2022 NASA gets help from high schoolers on flight assembly for stowage lockers.
