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Right Where I Belong: Creating a Place for Myself in Manufacturing

April 10, 2024

I knew I wanted to work in a manufacturing environment the whole time I was earning my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering. I’ve come a long

Making it Happen in a Man’s World

March 30, 2024

With a career of more than 40 years in the manufacturing industry, I can look back now and see that I was greatly influenced by my father, who worked for an

In Manufacturing, Hoarding Labor Is a Good Thing, Actually

February 28, 2024

I was listening to a recent NPR podcast where they brought up a term that was new to me: labor hoarding. And while the term generally has a negative connotation

Rachel Camarillo: Blazing a Trail for Women in Manufacturing

March 8, 2024

This blog is part of a series highlighting women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. When Rachel Camarillo was a little girl growing up in

When a Friendly Check-In Call Changes Your Career Path

February 21, 2024

As CEO of International Filter Manufacturing Corporation (IFM), I lead an air filtration manufacturing and distribution company that serves customers worldwide

Need a Green Workforce? Look No Further than the Manufacturing Extension Partnership

December 18, 2023

45% annual growth. It’s a number that could make any workforce or economic development professional’s eyes pop out of their sockets. I was literally blown away

Video: Heroes of American Manufacturing – Mayville Engineering

November 22, 2023

Small and medium-sized manufacturers know that employees are their most important asset. Without employee commitment, no company can succeed. Mayville

10 Ways TWI Supports Employee Engagement and Retention

October 18, 2023

Workforce challenges these days are never-ending, not just for manufacturers but across the business spectrum. You have to be on top of your game to be

Find Unique Workforce Solutions for Your Firm: A New Interactive Map Showcases MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

October 12, 2023

How can small firms without in-house expertise help their staff learn new skills? It’s not easy when resources are tight and staff are pulled in a million

Building the Future Workforce on Manufacturing Day, Oct. 6

October 6, 2023

Young adults have many choices when it comes to their future careers. Some have a clear career path in mind, whether it’s pursuing a college degree, enlisting

Video: Heroes of American Manufacturing – ZAGO Manufacturing

September 13, 2023

ZAGO Manufacturing is an award-winning, woman-owned business that began in 1993 at the New Jersey Institute of Technology Enterprise Development Center small

NEW GUIDE: MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

September 8, 2023

It’s no longer news that many manufacturers find it difficult to attract and retain enough skilled employees. The nationwide manufacturing talent shortage and

Want to Replicate the German Apprenticeship Model? Look No Farther Than Cleveland for Inspiration

August 24, 2023

When I first started at MAGNET (part of the Ohio MEP) in 2015, I walked into my new office, and there was a whitepaper sitting on my desk. In it, our former

Adrianne Kroll: Be Open to Opportunities That Take You in New Directions

August 9, 2023

This blog is part of a series to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. Adrianne Kroll says she kind of stumbled into

“The Creativity was Just Bursting!” – Recapping FireWorks 2023

July 31, 2023

When America Works started and I was charged with creating the MEP National Network’s first-ever workforce conference, I set for myself one simple goal: create

Building the Career Path for the New Generation of Rosie Riveters

July 19, 2023

By 2028, American manufacturers could be facing a shortage of 2.4 million workers – and because of this the country could be facing potentially nearly half a

This Shipbuilder is Rocking Its Workforce. You Can Too.

June 29, 2023

You may remember that back in May 2022, I attended a shipbuilding conference in Mobile, Alabama. In a blog post overflowing with maritime metaphors – I couldn’t

Seriously, Drop What You’re Doing and Launch this Manufacturing Youth Engagement Program Right Now.

May 24, 2023

A manufacturing youth engagement program that excites local businesses, offers templates and guidance to effectively launch in new regions, has a 10-year track

George Chao: From His Own Startup to Helping Other Startups in Silicon Valley

May 18, 2023

This blog is part of series recognizing the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders to the manufacturing industry. George Chao

Bayne Beecher: Everyone Can Have a Seat at the Manufacturing Table

May 9, 2023

This blog is part of a series to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. Bayne Beecher has more than 25 years of manufacturing

Infographic: 8 Key Drivers of The Job Quality Toolkit

May 3, 2023

Many companies are struggling to find enough employees to keep their businesses going. Today, it takes much more than offering decent pay and benefits for

Recommendations From Germany

April 27, 2023

This blog is part of a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of

Digitize Your Onboarding and Training With the Modern Learner in Mind

April 21, 2023

It’s time for a digital workforce transformation. Modern manufacturers have to juggle evolving expectations for workplace flexibility, pay, career paths and

Susan Murray Carlock: Business Savvy Balanced by Personal Commitment

April 14, 2023

This blog is part of a series highlighting women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. Susan Murray Carlock is the Vice President of Business

Cydney Severio: From Stitcher to CEO

March 30, 2023

This blog is part of a series for Women’s History Month to highlight women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. CEO Cydney Severio has done

What Indiana Can Teach the Nation About Workforce Development

March 28, 2023

This blog is part of a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of

Sarah Dvorak: Manufacturing is for Anyone Who Wants to Solve Problems and Serve Customers

March 16, 2023

This blog is part of a series for Women’s History Month to highlight women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. Sarah Dvorak didn’t

The One Workforce Attraction and Retention Strategy You Probably Haven’t Considered

March 1, 2023

This blog is part of a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of

The 2023 Workforce Development Word of the Year is …

January 25, 2023

This blog is part of a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of

Infographic: Training: Responding to the Skills Gap

January 12, 2023

There aren’t enough workers to meet U.S. manufacturers’ needs. A 2021 survey by the National Association of Manufacturers found that 80% of companies say their

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Workforce

Right Where I Belong: Creating a Place for Myself in Manufacturing

Making it Happen in a Man’s World

In Manufacturing, Hoarding Labor Is a Good Thing, Actually

Rachel Camarillo: Blazing a Trail for Women in Manufacturing

When a Friendly Check-In Call Changes Your Career Path

Need a Green Workforce? Look No Further than the Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Video: Heroes of American Manufacturing – Mayville Engineering

10 Ways TWI Supports Employee Engagement and Retention

Find Unique Workforce Solutions for Your Firm: A New Interactive Map Showcases MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

Building the Future Workforce on Manufacturing Day, Oct. 6

Video: Heroes of American Manufacturing – ZAGO Manufacturing

NEW GUIDE: MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

Want to Replicate the German Apprenticeship Model? Look No Farther Than Cleveland for Inspiration

Adrianne Kroll: Be Open to Opportunities That Take You in New Directions

“The Creativity was Just Bursting!” – Recapping FireWorks 2023

Building the Career Path for the New Generation of Rosie Riveters

This Shipbuilder is Rocking Its Workforce. You Can Too.

Seriously, Drop What You’re Doing and Launch this Manufacturing Youth Engagement Program Right Now.

George Chao: From His Own Startup to Helping Other Startups in Silicon Valley

Bayne Beecher: Everyone Can Have a Seat at the Manufacturing Table

Infographic: 8 Key Drivers of The Job Quality Toolkit

Recommendations From Germany

Digitize Your Onboarding and Training With the Modern Learner in Mind

Susan Murray Carlock: Business Savvy Balanced by Personal Commitment

Cydney Severio: From Stitcher to CEO

What Indiana Can Teach the Nation About Workforce Development

Sarah Dvorak: Manufacturing is for Anyone Who Wants to Solve Problems and Serve Customers

The One Workforce Attraction and Retention Strategy You Probably Haven’t Considered

The 2023 Workforce Development Word of the Year is …

Infographic: Training: Responding to the Skills Gap

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