Brought to you by TheMfgInstitute, Innovators Quest is a gamified experience that equips manufacturers with a fun, hands-on tool to connect students with the future of manufacturing. Learn more: bit.ly/42WMZ1l #CreatorsWanted

April is Second Chance Hiring Month. 1 in 4 Americans has a criminal record—yet many are ready to work. The MI helps manufacturers close the skills gap by embracing second chance hiring. Explore our tools & webinars: themanufacturinginstitute.org/workers/second…

At AIA’s Spring 2025 Supply Chain Summit, Jessica Pedersen and Jed Shein joined Gardner Carrick (TheMfgInstitute) and Joe Barto (U.S. Navy Talent Pipeline Program) to discuss strategies for attracting and retaining talent—including young talent—and how the Navy’s program

✨ #ABICON25 Mainstage Speaker Spotlight ✨ Carolyn Lee, Pres. & Exec. Director of TheMfgInstitute, is a champion for workforce innovation & opportunity! Learn more about the groundbreaking initiatives she’s led & register today for #ABICON25! ➡️ bit.ly/2L5LWRo

We are excited to sponsor the Heroes MAKE America Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification training program, in partnership with TheMfgInstitute. Apply ➡️ bit.ly/ApplyHMA Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/TxtAvHMA #OneTxtAvTeam #TextronAviation #HMA

The MI looks forward to working with the White House and Agencies following Pres Trump’s EO to streamline workforce development policies & promote apprenticeships. Manufacturers require a skilled workforce to succeed. We will work to improve the system so it meets employer needs.

🎉 Congratulations to Matt Pearson, SVP of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Food North America at Cargill, on being named the inaugural Champion Award recipient! Selected by peers, Matt exemplifies the leadership, mentorship & innovation that strengthen our industry. #MFGWomen

Congratulations to the 2025 Women MAKE Awards recipients! Let the electrifying energy of this accomplishment fuel your journey forward, inspiring the next generation of manufacturing leaders! #MFGWomen

We're counting down to the 2025 FAME National Conference in Charlotte, NC—thanks to our Platinum, Diamond, Gold & Silver sponsors for making it possible! 💡⚙️ #FAMENationalConference #FAMEUSA #WorkforceDevelopment #FAMEworks

On April 14, Heroes MAKE America launched its new A&P training program in Wichita, KS with WSU Tech. The inaugural class of 9 McConnell AFB airmen toured Textron Aviation after their first session, exploring careers in aviation #manufacturing.🔗 bit.ly/3YY7dEW

What if one kit could spark a student’s curiosity and help close the workforce gap? Innovators Quest is a hands-on way to connect 4th–9th graders to #manufacturing careers. Sponsor a kit by June 6 👉 themanufacturinginstitute.org/students/innov… #InnovatorsQuest #CreatorsWanted #MFGDay25

Congratulations to the first graduates of the Heroes MAKE America Airframe & Powerplant certification training program 🇺🇸 🎓 Alexander, one of the graduates, recently embarked on a SkillBridge internship as he transitions out of the Air Force. Learn more bit.ly/TxtAvHMA.

🚨 Early Bird Registration is OPEN for the 2025 #WorkforceSummit2025 — Oct 20–22 in Charlotte, NC! This year's theme: #Manufacturing America’s Talent. Gain real-world strategies, insights & solutions to build a resilient #workforce. Secure your spot: bit.ly/3ZZAe3H

Anheuser-Busch is investing $17M in our Houston brewery as part of the $300M that we are investing in our facilities across the U.S. this year to create & sustain American manufacturing jobs. 🍻 Nothing goes together better than American beers & American careers. #ThatsWhoWeAre

The MI applauds the passage of the Workforce Pell Grant program. With the expansion of eligibility to include high-quality, short-term training programs, more Americans will have the opportunity to gain the skills they need to secure good-paying, in-demand jobs in manufacturing.

You don’t need a four-year degree and tens of thousands of dollars in student debt to land a good-paying job. ➡️ apprenticeship.gov THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.

WATCH: The Trump administration implemented an executive order to modernize the federal workforce and expand employer-led apprenticeship opportunities. @themfginstitute and FAME USA offer proven, scalable solutions that align with national workforce priorities.

We applaud U.S. Department of Labor’s investment in employer-led training for in-demand careers—directly in line with the MI’s priorities. States should prioritize manufacturing and ensure clear, simple reimbursement, so small & mid-sized manufacturers can seize this opportunity.