Workforce

Jul 14 2017
Blog

Brookings Institution Examines the State of Manufacturing Under Trump

The president promised a lot on the campaign trial.
Jul 12 2017
Blog Workforce

Companies Love to Complain About the Skills Gap. But They Aren’t Doing Much About It.

A new study finds that only 1 in 3 organizations have a process to address the gap.
Jun 20 2017
Blog

GUEST OPINION: Why America Needs a Manufacturing Strategy

There's an important role for government to play in strengthening manufacturing.
Jun 14 2017
Blog

The Century Foundation on Why Manufacturing Jobs are Worth Saving

The foundation is aiming to increase the number of high wage jobs.
Jun 12 2017
Blog Workforce

Workforce Training is on the White House Agenda — But There’s Some Skepticism

The Trump administration proposed slashing existing training programs in its 2018 budget.
Jun 09 2017
Blog

In the Wake of Proposed Cuts, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Promotes Its Work

Capitol Hill event touts MEP's solid record of job creation and economic output.
May 25 2017
Blog

Don’t Fear the “Robot Apocalypse.” Instead, Focus on What We Need to Fix Right Now

Things like creating good-paying jobs and addressing inequality.
May 10 2017
Blog

Baltimore Summit Focuses on Minority-owned Manufacturers

Photo by Phil Gold Saw this interesting news blip, straight out of Charm City: A minority business summit is taking place in Baltimore. Organizers are calling Wednesday’s event the first-ever...
May 09 2017
Blog

Diane Miller Broke Down Barriers as a Steelworker, Again and Again

She was one of the first women hired — and ended her career as the first female retiree.
Mar 20 2017
Blog

The Germans Are Right. Workforce Training is Vital to Manufacturing Job Creation.

But President Trump’s budget proposal would cut such programs.