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Podcasts
From Teen Father to Manufacturing Titan: Drew Crowe’s Journey of Second Chances
In this episode of "Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow," host Toni Neary speaks with Drew Crowe, a former teenage father and twice-convicted felon turned manufacturing leader and advocate
Blog Posts
From Teen Father to Manufacturing Titan: Drew Crowe’s Journey
Drew Crowe’s path from felon to manufacturing leader shows the power of second chances. Now, he advocates for hiring justice-impacted individuals, emphasizing how manufacturing can transform
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First Registered Apprenticeship Program in Montana Builds Workforce
First Registered Apprenticeship Program in Montana Builds Workforce First Registered Apprenticeship Program in Montana Builds Workforce Montana’s first Registered Apprenticeship program, developed
Webinars
Smart Manufacturing 101: Essentials, Opportunities, and Lessons Learned
Dive into the world of smart manufacturing with this introductory webinar designed to help you understand the basics.
Blog Posts
Attract, Retain, Repeat: Strategies for Building a Strong Manufacturing Workforce
The manufacturing industry is facing a significant talent shortage, companies must embrace innovative recruitment strategies.
Blog Posts
Building a Diverse and Skilled Workforce in Manufacturing
A new program is tackling the talent shortage by providing inclusive, hands-on CNC machinist training at no cost, targeting diverse individuals from underrepresented communities and
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Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow: A Conversation with Jeannine Kunz, SME's newly appointed Executive Director and CEO
In the inaugural episode of Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow, Toni Neary speaks with Jeannine Kunz, newly appointed Executive Director and CEO of SME.
Blog Posts
Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow: A Conversation with Jeannine Kunz, SME's newly appointed Executive Director and CEO
In the inaugural episode of Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow, Toni Neary speaks with Jeannine Kunz, newly appointed Executive Director and CEO of SME.
Blog Posts
Enhancing Front-Line Leadership: Insights from AMM
In today’s competitive landscape, developing front-line leaders is essential for efficiency and long-term success. At tuX 2024, experts on a panel titled "Improving Qualification Programs
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Family Business Values: Investing in Workforce Training
Family-owned company prioritizes investing in its employees' training and development.
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Attracting the Next Generation Workforce With Smart Manufacturing
Attract the next generation workforce by adopting smart manufacturing
Blog Posts
Soft Skills: Modern Manufacturing Education
Aligning educational programs with manufacturing industry needs is more crucial than ever. Gerald Wyatt, CEO at Thinc College and Career Academy, an SME Prime school, emphasized this during our