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Greenville Technical College Wins Inaugural SME 2025 Workforce Development Innovations Award
SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating widespread adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and building North America's talent and capabilities, has named Greenville Technical College
Blog Posts
Reducing Machine Downtime With QR Codes at Milwaukee Tool
Discover how Milwaukee Tool and Tooling U-SME reduced machine downtime with QR code-based just-in-time training. On-demand resources boost operator performance, speed onboarding, and enhance
Blog Posts
Empowering the Next Generation of Machinists: Gabe Kooyers' Revolutionary Approach to Manufacturing Education
Machining instructor Gabe Kooyers is reshaping manufacturing education with CNC training, hands-on learning, and a focus on student empowerment for today’s workforce.
Blog Posts
How to Change a Lifetime in 12 Years
Southwire's "12 for Life" program transforms lives in 12 years by combining education and work for at-risk students, significantly improving graduation rates and providing career
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New National Impact Report from the Manufacturing Imperative Workforce Pipeline Challenge Highlights Progress and Future Goals
SME’s Manufacturing Imperative Workforce Pipeline Challenge (MI-WPC) continues to make significant strides in addressing the manufacturing industry’s growing workforce and skills gap.
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Calculating the ROI of Training: From Expense to Necessity
To effectively communicate the financial impact of training, use this standard ROI formula: Net Benefits of Training are calculated by subtracting the training costs from the financial gains
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Beyond Awareness: Building Inclusive STEAM Workplaces for Autistic Talent
Join this informative discussion to gain actionable insights and learn how to make a lasting impact in creating truly inclusive STEAM workplaces.
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Sparking Innovation: Transforming STEM Education and Diversity in Engineering
Discover how SparkShop is transforming STEM education by bringing hands-on engineering experiences to classrooms.
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Employee Growth Through Manufacturing Apprenticeships
RAM Aviation, Space & Defense (RAM ASD) has successfully implemented an apprenticeship program to address the shortage of skilled machinists.
Blog Posts
Smart Manufacturing 101 - Essentials, Opportunities, and Lessons Learned
Learn how to leverage data-driven decision-making and optimize operations with Smart Manufacturing.
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Building Inclusive Workplaces: How Aspiritech is Leading the Way
Aspiritech provides meaningful workforce development opportunities for autistic adults.
Blog Posts
Building the Future: How Lone Star College and NOV are Shaping Tomorrow's Manufacturing Workforce
Lone Star College and NOV are shaping the future of manufacturing by addressing workforce shortages through unique partnerships.