Workforce Development for Global Competitiveness June 24, 2021 A widening skills gap threatens U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and consequently our economy. A talent pipeline with a sufficient supply of properly aligned skills is imperative to meet U.S. manufacturers’ needs for capacity, productivity and innovation.
Developing Next-Gen Manufacturing Professionals June 18, 2021 Recruiting, training and retaining manufacturing workers is a constant challenge. The skills gap is real and growing, but the manufacturing industry has several tools to deal with this challenge.
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.
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
Let Cobots Take on the Dull, Dirty and Repetitive Jobs August 29, 2023 3 Simple Steps to Incorporate Cobots
Taking BI Dashboards From Sexy to Reliable August 18, 2023 Explore the critical role of data reliability in driving the success of industrial IoT, A.I., and operational technology, emphasizing the need for quality management in data infrastructure.
UAW Members Overwhelmingly Vote to Authorize Strike Amid Growing Dissatisfaction August 28, 2023 UAW members' overwhelming strike authorization vote at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis reflects growing discontent and demands for equitable benefits amidst record profits, potentially reshaping the landscape of the auto industry.
Employment Remains Strong as Services Sector Sees Seventh Consecutive Month of Growth August 4, 2023 US services sector resilient with seven months of growth, including employment expansion, promising economic outlook
Training for Success: Breaking Down Barriers to Employment September 18, 2023 Transforming Lives and Careers: Breaking Barriers to Employment in America. Explore how STEM education and vocational training are reshaping futures.
Taking Quality Assurance to New Heights September 7, 2023 Experience the future of precision aerospace manufacturing as Starrag partners with Zeiss to revolutionize accuracy and efficiency.