The Manufacturing Institute - MI

What if the military-connected employee on your shop floor already has the skills you've been hiring for? Military training, certifications and hands-on experience often stay invisible, making it difficult to identify candidates for advancement, cross-training, leadership development or emerging hybrid technical roles.  Our upcoming Solution Series webinar digs into how skills-first talent practices can help you see what's already there. We'll cover: ✔️ Why job titles alone don't tell the full story of what military-connected employees can do ✔️ The real impact of unseen skills on mobility, planning and upskilling decisions ✔️ Practical steps manufacturers can take right now to better understand military-connected talent already on staff ✔️ A look at structured military skill profiles and how they fit into skills-first strategies ✔️ How your organization can get involved in shaping these tools 📅 Friday, July 31 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET Save your spot: https://hubs.li/Q04pLZN50 #Manufacturing #SkillsFirst #Workforce

Constellium's last-minute decision to join the Alabama FAME USA Shoals Chapter has grown into one of the chapter’s strongest employer partnerships. Today, they sponsor 35 Advanced Manufacturing Technicians and have hired 35 graduates full-time, creating a reliable talent pipeline as experienced employees retire.  Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q04pPhkX0 Kimberly Sizemore #FAME #FAMEWorks #apprenticeship

Strong messaging enhances Manufacturing Day's impact, amplifying stories that reach students, parents, educators and leaders long after it's over. Whether hosting an event or simply creating a personal post on social media, our next webinar will teach you practical strategies for sharing your MFG Day story with the world. "Spread the Word: Messaging Strategies to Amplify MFG Day" will cover: 👉 How to craft messaging that resonates 👉 Which channels are most effective for reaching new audiences 👉 Tips for showcasing careers, people and the impact of manufacturing 👉 How your voice contributes to a national conversation about manufacturing's future Join us online on Thursday, August 6, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET to widen your impact! 🔗 Register: https://hubs.li/Q04np7WT0

📢 Last chance: early bird registration for the Workforce Summit ends tomorrow! The Summit brings together the full manufacturing talent chain to solve the industry’s most pressing workforce challenges. If you shape strategy, develop skills or build partnerships, this event is designed for you.  Lock in this discounted rate ($890, reg. $1,190) and join us in Indianapolis, IN, this October 26-28.  Register: https://hubs.li/Q04pssDQ0 View the agenda: https://hubs.li/Q04pslJG0

Military-connected individuals bring valuable skills to manufacturing, but too often, employers don't know how to put them to full use. Join our next Solution Series webinar to learn how making military skills more visible, understandable and actionable can uncover hidden capabilities within your workforce. You will learn: ✔️ Why resumes and job responsibilities often miss the full capabilities of military-connected individuals ✔️ How hidden skills affect internal mobility, succession planning, upskilling and workforce planning ✔️ What manufacturers can do today to better understand the skills of their employees ✔️ How structured military skill profiles support skills-first talent practices ✔️ How employers can recognize skills from their employees 📅 Friday, July 31 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET Learn more and register: https://hubs.li/Q04prxDP0 #Manufacturing #SkillsFirst #Workforce

GE Appliances, a Haier company is rethinking flexibility on the plant floor, and it's paying off for their workforce. A recent NPR article spotlights their Lafayette, Georgia plant, where production workers use an app to build their own schedules by signing up for 4-hour shifts and selecting the work they want to do. The result? A flexible workforce of more than 900 employees working alongside the plant's full-time team. This approach reflects what we've found in our research: flexibility supports work-life balance, reinforces company values and helps build a stronger workplace culture. We're excited to welcome GE Appliances as sponsor for the MI's Workforce Summit this October in Indianapolis, IN. They'll join us on the mainstage where they'll share insights on building a positive workplace culture to attract and retain talent. Learn more and register: https://hubs.li/Q04psmzL0 Check out our white paper on effective flexibility solutions in manufacturing: https://hubs.li/Q04pslbL0 Read the full NPR article: https://hubs.li/Q04psm3Q0 📷: Julie Holder for NPR

Caterpillar Inc. just announced a Texas-wide workforce commitment as part of its five-year Building the Future Workforce Initiative, with an initial investment of up to $5 million to prepare workers for advanced manufacturing careers. We are proud to join partners like Texas State Technical College and Seguin Economic Development Corporation in advancing this effort. This isn’t Caterpillar’s first investment in Texas’ workforce. The Caterpillar Foundation helped launch the TX FAME USA Lone Star Chapter, opening apprenticeship-style pathways to advanced manufacturing careers in Seguin. The Caterpillar Foundation also previously backed Heroes MAKE America, helping build new manufacturing pathways for veterans and transitioning service members. With up to 1.9 million manufacturing jobs at risk of going unfilled by 2033, Caterpillar is helping secure a strong future for manufacturing. 👏 Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q04p8Jr90 #Manufacturing #Workforce #FAMEworks

Our Workforce Summit is designed for everyone, whether you're brand new to workforce development or leading strategy across an entire organization. This year, every breakout session includes an audience level so you can choose the interactive experience that's right for you: – Foundational: Ideal for attendees who are just getting started in workforce development – Intermediate: For those who have supported or piloted workforce initiatives – Advanced: Designed for experienced leaders shaping strategy across teams or partners No matter where you are in your workforce development journey, you'll find sessions that match your experience level and deliver insights you can use. Register today to join us in Indianapolis, October 26–28! Early bird pricing is available for $890 through July 17. Register: https://hubs.li/Q04nLrjs0 View the agenda: https://hubs.li/Q04nM5ws0

MFG Day’s reach depends on the collective effort of people like you sharing stories with your community and beyond. Join our next webinar to learn how to make your message count all year long! You will learn practical strategies to: 🪴 Expand your reach to new audiences ✉️ Align your messaging with the national MFG Day story 💡 Inspire others to get involved Join us online on Thursday, August 6, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET for "Spread the Word: Messaging Strategies to Amplify MFG Day." 🔗 Register: https://hubs.li/Q04ndB8n0

Saint-Gobain North America President & CEO Mark Rayfield has a message: American manufacturing's problem is perception, not a lack of talent. In a new Fortune op-ed, Rayfield points out that with 3.8 million manufacturing jobs to fill over the next 10 years, closing this perception gap is critical. It means manufacturers must take charge in showing the next generation that modern manufacturing is clean, high tech and full of career paths that don't require a four-year degree. That's the idea behind Manufacturing Day. Every October, manufacturers nationwide open their facilities to show students, parents and educators what a manufacturing career really is. We're grateful to have Saint-Gobain North America as our Platinum Event Sponsor for #MFGDay26, helping us bring Rayfield's message to life on shop floors across the country. Read the full piece: https://lnkd.in/g7s3D9wA Learn more about MFG Day: https://lnkd.in/ed7MhP8t