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Manufacturing needs talented professionals! Plenty of careers are available for manufacturing engineers as well as trade professionals such as machinists and toolmakers. One of the challenges manufacturing employers face is that too few young people with aptitudes for science, mathematics and technology are discovering these fields. This page describes efforts to reach the next generation of manufacturing talent, and offers links to resources making the case for manufacturing careers.

 

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January 2012

Advancing Manufacturing, Tomorrow and Today


A drilling solution improves the production of a component that is critical for correcting spinal disorders. Meanwhile, an apprenticeship program ensures that improvements like this one can continue into the future.

February 2013

Manufacturing Education Series Digital Editions


Read current and past issues from our Manufacturing Education Series.



May 2013

On Knowledge

By: Peter Zelinski
Advancing knowledge within manufacturing is key to advancing manufacturing.

May 2013

Video: Young People Finding High Paying Jobs in CNC Machining

By: Peter Zelinski
Watch video from NBC’s Today show about young people pursuing skilled work in CNC machining instead of opting for a four-year college study.

April 2013

Youngstown Congressman on the Skills Gap and Additive Manufacturing

By: Peter Zelinski
Rep. Tim Ryan describes the challenge of attracting manufacturing’s next generation, as well as the promise of the technology that this generation is likely to put to use.

April 2013

A Machinist’s Tweets

By: Peter Zelinski
Here is a twitter feed MMS Editor Pete Zelinski enjoys. A machinist occasionally tweets about what his work is like. It's a fun glimpse into the job.

April 2013

Machine Tools Contributed to G.W. Lisk Training Program

By: Peter Zelinski
One company’s training program benefits manufacturers throughout Upstate New York. Hyundai WIA announced its support for the program with new machines.


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