Articles Tagged with ''next generation workforce''

Quality is honored to name Attrayee Chakraborty as our 2025 Quality Rookie of the Year. Discover how she earned the award through her groundbreaking work in medical device quality and AI integration.

Cardinal Manufacturing, at Eleva-Strum High School in Wisconsin, provides students with hands-on experience in machining and metalworking using industry-standard equipment like CNC machines and lathes. Students work on custom projects, employing CAD and CAM software, and develop skills in 3D printing and laser engraving to prepare for the manufacturing industry.

Solvus Global, a leader in advanced manufacturing headquartered in Massachusetts, has become the first major company to partner with the Missouri Protoplex at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

The manufacturing industry faces a significant workforce crisis, with 77% of manufacturers struggling to fill positions and a projected shortage of 2.1 million workers by 2030, potentially costing the economy $1 trillion. Job growth in mechanical engineering is expected to be 11% from 2023-2033, primarily in manufacturing.

The American job market is in crisis, especially for white-collar and STEM workers. To address issues like fake job postings and inadequate protections, legislative action is essential. Proposed solutions include better oversight and incentives for companies to hire American workers, aiming to revitalize the workforce and economy.

IACMI – The Composites Institute® – has named Andrew Pokelwaldt as its new director of education and workforce.

The manufacturing industry is grappling with a labor shortage as Baby Boomers retire, leaving a gap that younger workers aren’t filling. Strategic workforce planning, particularly through the "Six B's" approach, can help address this challenge.

If you’re looking to recruit more staff, a manufacturing boot camp may be the answer. Ranae Stewart is the Senior Executive Director of the Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership, part of the MEP National Network™️.

Manufacturers are increasingly hiring second chance citizens—those with criminal records—due to their valuable skills and strong work ethic. Programs like Purdue’s Manufacturing Skills for Success (MS4S) provide training that helps these workers transition into manufacturing roles.

Aleigha Schulke, application engineer at ANCA, describes the appeal of working in manufacturing, how to recruit the next generation, and the surprising travel benefits of working in manufacturing, including business trips to Germany and Australia.