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Industry to celebrate Manufacturing Day 2023
October 5, 2023
Manufacturing Day, or MFG Day, strives to inspire the next generation, positively shift perceptions about the industry, and build the foundation for the manufacturing workforce of the future.
Is a manufacturing supercycle on the way?
October 3, 2023
Thanks to a trio of bills passed in the past few years, investment in U.S. manufacturing is at all-time highs, and that means the economy could be poised to take off again.
Global Labor Rates: China is no longer a low-cost country
January 5, 2023
With worldwide shortages and supply chain disruptions, companies have changed how they source and manufacture parts and finished products. The Reshoring Institute studied and compared global labor rates around the world—and what follows are the high-level results of a study comparing labor rates in 13 different countries.
MFG Day 2021 commences in person and virtually amid record career opportunities in manufacturing
October 1, 2021
National Day celebrating modern manufacturing careers showcases historic workforce campaign—“Creators Wanted”
Manufacturers launch digital series highlighting innovation
April 27, 2021
Manufacturers’ innovative work solving the “Toilet Paper Crisis” at the onset of the pandemic showcased in first episode
U.S. Manufacturing’s Biggest Recruitment Day Launches Amid Covid-19
October 2, 2020
The 8th Annual MFG Day, a nationwide grassroots movement brought together by manufacturers and The Manufacturing Institute, moves forward in October to educate and excite students, teachers and parents about modern manufacturing.
130 women selected to receive a STEP Ahead Award
September 10, 2020
The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite.
130 women manufacturing leaders to be honored at 8th-annual STEP Ahead Awards
March 2, 2020
The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers across all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite.
NAM unveils Creators Wanted campaign showcasing modern manufacturing
February 13, 2020
Industry unites with more than $14 million in sponsorships to fund first-of-its-kind national tour.
Survey: U.S. manufacturers spending billions to close skills gap
January 20, 2020
Based on the results of a new survey by The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, manufacturers are estimated to spend at least $26.2 billion this year on internal and external training programs for new and existing manufacturing employees.
NAM to mark 125th anniversary with $10 million 2020 campaign
July 9, 2019
Nationwide initiative seeks to recruit 600,000 Americans into manufacturing careers.
NAM, manufacturers nationwide partner to recruit next generation on Manufacturing Day
October 5, 2018
At thousands of events, manufacturers open their doors and minds to show students, teachers and parents the truths about modern manufacturing.
Promoting Women in Supply Chain
October 15, 2017
With an estimated 2 million manufacturing jobs expected to go unfilled in the next decade, encouraging women to enter supply chain is one obvious solution to the widening skills gap.
Manufacturing Day: 2,716 events from Hawaii to Alaska to Puerto Rico
October 6, 2017
Events to be scheduled throughout the month, so the remaining 249,185 manufacturing firms in the United States have time.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross celebrates Manufacturing Day
October 6, 2017
NAM president emphasizes future of manufacturing 'heavily depends on enacting bold tax reform.'