If given the opportunity, existing employees are often keen to learn the enhanced processes and specialized equipment that today’s manufacturing requires.
American manufacturing is making a comeback, fueled by billions in investments and new technologies. This reshoring not only boosts job quality and economic opportunity but also mitigates supply chain risks exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. But is there a catch?
Like any good quality tool, a structured approach to attracting, retaining, and developing NextGen leaders can profoundly impact the quality profession.
The NextGen Global Advocacy Committee addresses the needs of young professionals under 40 or with less than four years of experience through a framework of understanding, engaging, and preparing for leadership. Recognizing that Millennials and Gen Z value inclusivity, networking, and technology integration is crucial for organizations like ASQ to meet these evolving needs and maintain a competitive edge.
Three Missouri higher education institutions are working together to modernize the state’s manufacturing industry and develop its workforce, with $9.1 million in Missouri’s fiscal year 2025 budget being awarded to support their efforts.
Dorsey Metrology International and MPI, Poughkeepsie-based manufacturing companies, are partnering with Dutchess BOCES to host students for Manufacturing Day (MFG Day).
U.S. Department of Labor funding will help train and place community college graduates with employers in manufacturing, clean energy, supply chains, semiconductors, and nanotechnology.
There's increasing doubt about the necessity of a four-year degree due to rising college costs, creating more opportunities for trade professionals with advancing technology and higher pay.
Our workforce is undergoing major changes, especially in talent management and retention. Understanding and addressing these shifts will be our next mission.