Mary Ann Pacelli

A Holistic Approach to Developing a Modern Manufacturing Workforce

June 18, 2020

In line with the continuous process improvement mindset the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) advocates, its Smart Talent methodology has

So Your Manufacturing Day Inspired Students...How Do You Keep the Momentum Going?

January 15, 2020

Last year’s Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) was an enormous success for U.S. manufacturers looking to engage the next generation of manufacturers. But how can you

How Manufacturers Value and Use Industry Credentials to Source Skilled Talent

May 3, 2019

Manufacturers may have a new ally to help them more effectively use industry credentials to qualify and hire skilled workers, in the form of a valuable report

It's Cool to Be a Manufacturing Engineering Major Again

September 6, 2018

The number of individuals earning degrees in engineering has increased steadily over the past decade, and those numbers will only continue to grow. In

Recruiting Millennials for Manufacturing Careers

September 29, 2017

I was at an end of summer family barbeque the other day, and two of my nephews, 16 and 20 years old, were in attendance. As the day progressed, they spent most

A Guide to Hiring Veterans to Fill the Manufacturing Skills Gap

August 23, 2017

On the surface, the manufacturing industry’s “good news, bad news” scenario appears to lean toward the good. The 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index

Celebrating National Manufacturing Day in the Garden State

October 19, 2016

As someone who currently lives in Maryland and is originally from Ohio, I can’t say I’ve had too many trips to New Jersey. My perception of the state has been

“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? Everything!”

March 4, 2016

As said by one of the students interviewed on her participation in the 3rd annual What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Student Video Contest in the Lehigh Valley

Workforce Tips for Manufacturers: Part Two

January 12, 2016

This blog post is part two of a two part series. In Part One of this series, we discussed the importance of providing formal skills training and having open

Workforce Tips for Manufacturers

November 12, 2015

This blog post is part one of a two part series. As a manufacturer, you don’t want workers – you want company ambassadors. Workers are individuals who show