Workforce

Manufacturing Day: Engaging Youth and the Young at Heart

September 24, 2024

Manufacturing Day is an opportunity to showcase the high-tech nature of manufacturing careers and inspire the next generation of talent.

Understanding Federal and State Child Labor Laws

September 12, 2024

This blog is part of a series on compliance with federal child labor laws in manufacturing. Our nation’s foundational child labor laws – provisions of the Fair

Lisa Dach: Bringing Change to Manufacturing

August 13, 2024

“There is a tremendous opportunity for women to influence the manufacturing industry in a positive way,” says Lisa Dach, the strategic business advisor at the

Alyssa Rodrigues: Forging a New Path for Women and Small Manufacturers in Alaska

July 16, 2024

For Alyssa Rodrigues, director of the Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) , helping women achieve success in manufacturing is more than a job, it’s

Child Labor Law Compliance in the Manufacturing Industry

July 5, 2024

For the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, protecting children in the workplace is our top priority. The Division is responsible for enforcing

Tap into a new talent pool to fill your workforce gaps: Second chance citizens

June 5, 2024

Learn how Purdue MEP's Manufacturing Skills for Success (MS4S) program equips second chance citizens with vital manufacturing skills to transition into the

Leading the MEP Program – and Giving Back to this Land of Hope and Promise

May 29, 2024

This blog is part of a series celebrating and sharing the stories of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander manufacturing leaders. As Acting

Empowering Women Will Create a Culture That Benefits All

May 2, 2024

Women make up nearly half of the working population in the United States but are underrepresented in the manufacturing industry. According to Women in the

Right Where I Belong: Creating a Place for Myself in Manufacturing

April 10, 2024

I knew I wanted to work in a manufacturing environment the whole time I was earning my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering. I’ve come a long

Making it Happen in a Man’s World

March 30, 2024

With a career of more than 40 years in the manufacturing industry, I can look back now and see that I was greatly influenced by my father, who worked for an

In Manufacturing, Hoarding Labor Is a Good Thing, Actually

February 28, 2024

I was listening to a recent NPR podcast where they brought up a term that was new to me: labor hoarding. And while the term generally has a negative connotation

Rachel Camarillo: Blazing a Trail for Women in Manufacturing

March 8, 2024

This blog is part of a series highlighting women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. When Rachel Camarillo was a little girl growing up in

When a Friendly Check-In Call Changes Your Career Path

February 21, 2024

As CEO of International Filter Manufacturing Corporation (IFM), I lead an air filtration manufacturing and distribution company that serves customers worldwide

What Black History Month Means to Me

February 13, 2024

I thought a lot about what to write in honor of Black History Month. We often hear stories and quotes from heroes like Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks and

Manufacturing Internships Expand the Talent Pipeline

January 24, 2024

Manufacturing internships are one of the most effective methods for building your company’s talent pipeline. In my role as project manager for workforce

Need a Green Workforce? Look No Further than the Manufacturing Extension Partnership

December 18, 2023

45% annual growth. It’s a number that could make any workforce or economic development professional’s eyes pop out of their sockets. I was literally blown away

Expanding on the Success of a Regional Registered Apprenticeship Program

December 1, 2023

The current talent pipeline for manufacturing is not adequate to fill existing job openings, let alone the number of skilled workers that will be needed in the

Video: Heroes of American Manufacturing – Mayville Engineering

November 22, 2023

Small and medium-sized manufacturers know that employees are their most important asset. Without employee commitment, no company can succeed. Mayville

10 Ways TWI Supports Employee Engagement and Retention

October 18, 2023

Workforce challenges these days are never-ending, not just for manufacturers but across the business spectrum. You have to be on top of your game to be

Find Unique Workforce Solutions for Your Firm: A New Interactive Map Showcases MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

October 12, 2023

How can small firms without in-house expertise help their staff learn new skills? It’s not easy when resources are tight and staff are pulled in a million