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RAMPing Up EV Talent: Rivian and Heartland’s Workforce Strategy
At SME FUSION 2025, Rivian, Heartland Community College, and Illinois DCEO shared how they’re solving EV workforce challenges with immersive training, fast-track onboarding, and scalable
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How AI is Shaping the Future of Workforce Development
Discover how AI is transforming workforce development—from uncovering hidden talent and closing skill gaps to personalizing career growth and breaking language barriers.
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Built by Industry, for Industry: The Expertise Behind Our Manufacturing Training Content
The manufacturing industry is facing a critical challenge: a widening skilled labor gap. Tooling U-SME is working to close that gap with expert manufacturing training content.
Press Releases
SME Presents 2025 Excellence in Manufacturing Training Award to Textron Aviation
SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating widespread adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and building North America's talent and capabilities, has named Textron Aviation as the
Case Studies
Reducing Machine Downtime with QR Codes at Milwaukee Tool
For companies looking to enhance their training programs, Tooling U-SME’s Talent & Workforce Services team offers customized training programs through various modalities, such as QR codes.
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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.
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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.