Federal programs, funding opportunities and manufacturing institutes
The federal hub for programs that help manufacturers improve productivity, strengthen supply chains and build the workforce.
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Find the local Manufacturing Extension Partnership center serving small and midsize manufacturers in your state.
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U.S. reshoring momentum builds as workforce needs grow
A current survey-based look at domestic investment, supplier opportunities and the workforce constraints shaping reshoring decisions.
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Find a registered apprenticeship and learn while you earn
A starting point for exploring paid, industry-recognized training opportunities across the United States.
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01Innovation
What is manufacturing innovation?
Manufacturing innovation is the practical use of better processes, equipment, materials, software and workforce practices to improve how a product is designed, produced, inspected, delivered or repaired.
Read the Strong Brew 02ReshoringWhat is reshoring?
Reshoring is the return of manufacturing or related supply-chain work to the United States after that work was previously performed abroad. It is different from launching a new domestic operation that was never offshored.
Read the Strong Brew 03WorkforceHow is the manufacturing workforce changing?
The manufacturing workforce now spans production, maintenance, quality, engineering, logistics, software, cybersecurity and data. Many roles combine hands-on knowledge with digital tools, while employers still depend on strong fundamentals in safety, measurement, troubleshooting and teamwork.
Read the Strong Brew 04Skills gapWhat is the manufacturing skills gap?
The manufacturing skills gap is a mismatch between the skills employers need for available work and the skills, experience or location of the people available to do it. It can differ sharply by occupation, region, shift and employer.
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