Smart Manufacturing Executive Council: A Vision to Democratize Digital Transformation August 28, 2023 CESMII assembles a national Think Tank to advocate for the transformation of the U.S. manufacturing ecosystem
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.
At OSU’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence, Additive Builds Passion June 1, 2022 The America Makes affiliate at Ohio State University develops additive technology and talent.
Turbine Repair Firm Fills the Talent Gap June 30, 2021 CRT, a turbine repair firm, is working with Tooling U-SME to educate its workforce. With more than 300 different courses in machining and an extensive library available in welding and inspection, CRT is pleased with the breadth of content.
SME Introduces Certified Manufacturing Associate Credential March 19, 2021 SME, a nationally recognized certifying body in manufacturing, has announced that it has developed and will offer the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) Certification.
Lorain County’s 2020 Virtual Manufacturing Day Event October 12, 2020 Lorain county manufacturers and community college seek to explain career choices in manufacturing.
NIMS Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Launches New Smart Solutions July 21, 2020 NIMS (The National Institute for Metalworking Skills), established in 1995, is marking its 25th anniversary in 2020 with new methodologies for skills training, performance validation, and credentialing that address the competencies needed by today’s technology-driven manufacturers.
BIG Kaiser Presents Fourth Annual Donation to National Robotics League February 24, 2020 Customers and partners of BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling teamed up to generate a $7,283 donation to benefit the National Robotics League (NRL). The amount is nearly 10 percent more than last year and the fourth year-over-year increase in NRL funding from BIG Kaiser.
Walking the Talk on Workforce Development January 2, 2020 When we talk about the skills gap, it sounds like one monolithic issue. In reality, it’s thousands of individual issues; every U.S. manufacturing company, each with unique needs and issues, must solve the riddle of attracting and retaining new talent.
The Future of Manufacturing Relies on Engaging Today’s Workforce November 5, 2019 A number of dynamic factors directly influence what the future of work will hold for employers, particularly in what’s described as an “employee-choice economy.” Topping that list for two out of five manufacturers is a troubling 20 percent-plus annual turnover rate, per Mercer.
