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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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Podcasts

Building a Multigenerational Manufacturing Workforce

Manufacturers are understanding how to manage the influx of a new generation workforce.

Podcasts

The Growing Skills Gap and How to Close It

Manufacturers still aren’t taking the necessary steps to combat the skills gap.

Podcasts

What’s Causing the Skills Gap in Automotive?

It’s the people behind manufacturing operation that truly can create a competitive advantage.

Podcasts

Tooling U-SME Prepares to Unveil Additive Certification

Some big manufacturers are focusing on what AM means to their human capital.

White Papers

A Vibrant Learning Culture Drives Success

Focusing on learning also leads to strong employee engagement and retention; added to ROI.

White Papers

5 Reasons Training Must Go Beyond Onboarding

Successful learning programs are continual, moving through all talent management processes.

White Papers

Industry Pulse

Manufacturers can no longer afford to ignore the skills gap.

White Papers

The True Cost Turnover

Significant turnover indicates a company is not focused on strategies to retain its employees.

White Papers

Building A Multigenerational Manufacturing Workforce

Cross-pollination of diverse thought, experience, and approach strengthens the workforce.

White Papers

“Lean In” to Continuous Improvement

Lean methodology aims to deliver maximum value while minimizing waste.

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Mission Critical: Workforce 2021

A skills gap crisis is looming for the manufacturing industry. Is your company ready?

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Apprenticeships: Workforce Development Strategy

By establishing apprenticeship programs, employers can build a pipeline of skilled workers.