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As the Workforce Development Division of SME, our commitment to upskilling the manufacturing workforce is backed by a century of expertise and service to the industry and goes well beyond our training products.

By leveraging our industry knowledge and relationships with leading manufacturing, education, and workforce experts and organizations, we are able to develop a variety of resources covering industry challenges, best practices, and strategies for what's new and what's next.

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The Human Touch in Manufacturing: How AI Benefits Workforce and Talent Development

Artificial Intelligence offers a powerful means to enhance recruitment, accelerate training and technology adoption, and ensure workforce readiness.

Blog Posts

Integrating A.I. Into Youth Apprenticeships: Lessons from Cummins

Cummins-Charleson shared at SME FUSION how they use A.I. and Tooling U-SME to enhance youth apprenticeships, accelerating learning, and increasing access in manufacturing training.

Press Releases

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

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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

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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.

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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

Webinars

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.

Blog Posts

Employee Growth Through Manufacturing Apprenticeships

RAM Aviation, Space & Defense (RAM ASD) has successfully implemented an apprenticeship program to address the shortage of skilled machinists.

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Smart Manufacturing 101 - Essentials, Opportunities, and Lessons Learned

Learn how to leverage data-driven decision-making and optimize operations with Smart Manufacturing.