Articles Tagged with ''next generation workforce''

The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education affiliate of the NAM—is launching a new chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME USA) in partnership with Grow Quad Cities and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges.

I’m fond of the phrase “These words say this. These words don’t.” I first encountered it in the marketing of the company Pig Newton, the production company of comedian Louis C. K.

At ASQ’s 2025 World Conference on Quality and Improvement (WCQI) I had the opportunity to speak from the ‘big stage’ about community.

IACMI–The Composites Institute® (IACMI), announced the launch of ‘Make It In America’, a national outreach campaign to raise awareness of careers in advanced manufacturing and help fill the 3.8 million jobs needed by 2030.

In North America, the manufacturing industry has historically played a significant role in economic development and technological advancement. 

Across the global industrial landscape, nondestructive testing (NDT) faces a pivotal moment. The sector is grappling with two simultaneous forces: a shrinking and aging workforce on one hand and accelerating technological change on the other.

Looking back, I see how deeply my ASQ journey has shaped my career. Each role I’ve taken on as a member leader, whether coordinating social media, planning webinars, or serving on the conference committee, has built skills I’ve carried directly into my work. 

In 2025, the U.S. manufacturing sector faces mounting challenges from rising tariffs and investment hesitancy. Explore how leaders are shifting to proactive strategies and embracing innovation to navigate uncertainty and drive future success.

Whether coordinating the logistics of challenging SAE Baja Racing events in Rochester or helping organize overnight programs with current and prospective engineering students, Marca Lam has taken a non-traditional approach to educating engineers.

Manufacturers and training providers are revamping nondestructive testing training with new technologies and standards, while leaders adapt outreach and culture to attract a new generation of inspectors.