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.
CareerWise Colorado Builds Successful Apprenticeship Program December 13, 2022 Denver-based CareerWise has created a modern youth apprenticeship system that aims to put students who want to work in the manufacturing industry in a position where they can take academic lessons learned at school and apply them to meaningful work with top employers.
Students Machine Parts for International Space Station November 30, 2022 NASA gets help from high schoolers on flight assembly for stowage lockers.
Capacity-Enhancing Strategies in a Tight Labor Market October 10, 2022 With the current headwinds buffeting the manufacturing industry and economy in general, it’s imperative that shops evaluate and optimize their manufacturing processes.
Addressing Manufacturing’s Diversity Problem September 23, 2022 Across industries there’s an emphasis on addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in leadership roles. Research shows that greater diversity within an organization improves business performance. Manufacturing, however, lags in gender diversity when compared with other industries.
Hope and Solutions for Employers: The Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS August 11, 2022 Employers looking for on-the-job training (OJT) solutions can find them by exploring the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2022.
The EV Roadmap July 25, 2022 The automotive industry has undergone numerous changes and challenges over the past few years. One area that continues to evolve is the move toward electrification.
Building Successful Businesses in Tampa Bay June 28, 2022 Business in Tampa Bay is booming. In this podcast, Steve Morey, senior vice president of the economic development for the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, and Jamie Harden, president and CEO of Creative Sign Designs, share their insights.
NGen Chief Outlines Challenges Facing Canadian Manufacturers June 14, 2022 Manufacturers in Canada are confronting a series of challenges, including a looming skills shortage, the head of Next Generation Manufacturing Canada said today.