Sustaining Dixie County’s Economy and Workforce May 24, 2021 Dixie County lost one of its largest employers in the 2007-2008 recession, a Georgia Pacific (GP) Lumber facility. For more than 10 years the mill remained closed, but with help from the North Florida Economic Development Partnership (NFEDP), a new buyer has reopened the mill, made millions in new investments and has a projected annual payroll of $5.5 million in a very rural county.
EOS, Texas A&M to Partner on AM Program October 20, 2020 EOS said it has partnered with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station to provide a professional development program in the field of industrial 3D printing.
SME Introduces New Award to Honor the Best in Manufacturing Training September 24, 2020 SME announced a new award program to recognize a manufacturer for their commitment and dedication to upskilling the incumbent and future workforce.
No Plan B – COVID-19 Exposes Technical Education’s Shortcomings April 22, 2020 With widespread stay-at-home orders, and to contain the spread of COVID-19, many manufacturers, unless deemed essential, have closed shop and sent workers home. The resulting loss in productivity has forced companies and teachers to utilize the time to provide or continue with remote e-learning.
Spotlight on Welding with AWS April 24, 2020 April is National Welding Month and exciting things are happening within the industry. In this podcast, Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Monica Pfarr, Executive Director of the American Welding Society Foundation about what’s happening in the industry and what AWS is doing to celebrate. From the industry as a whole to the current market temperature and the workforce, this podcast is a welding one-stop-shop.
Training for Success: Breaking Down Barriers to Employment Underrepresented populations given new opportunities to have a meaningful career in manufacturing
Upskilling & Retraining: A Manufacturing Imperative March 26, 2024 Keep valuable workers and prepare the workforce of the future
Study Shows Manufacturing Jobs Shortage in 48 States March 25, 2024 A study from ECI Software Solutions found that 48 out of 50 states had a shortage of demand for manufacturing jobs.
Minneapolis College Launches Engineering Program for High School Students February 28, 2024 Eligible students can pursue and engineering degree while still in high school
SME Announces New Initiative in Partnership with Community and Technical Colleges to Address the Manufacturing Industry’s Workforce Shortage and Skills Gap Crisis August 31, 2023 SME's new initiative partners with community and technical colleges to address the manufacturing industry's workforce shortage and skills gap crisis, aiming to enhance productivity, drive innovation, and revolutionize the future of manufacturing
