Industry Partnerships ~ Manufacturing
Workforce of the Future -- Manufacturing
The goal of Workforce of the Future is to create regional prosperity and community success through enhanced services and expanded outreach to Minnesota businesses.
Using a strategy that focuses on future workforce needs in and of the manufacturing sector, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is working to develop capacities that promote economic development through a comprehensive and innovative approach. This approach works to leverages existing advantages and capacities within our system to serve businesses through customized training, responsive academic programs and services, and the centers of excellence.
Check back soon for additional information on this exciting new project!
Key Partners, include:
360° Manufacturing and Applied Engineering Center of Excellence: www.360mn.org
Minnesota Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence: www.mnceme.org
Additional Resources on Manufacturing, include:
- Manufacturing Career Data
- Manufacturing Industry Report
- Manufacturing Cluster Study
- 2007 Manufacturing Skills Gap Survey
- 2007 Manufacturing Business Conditions Survey
- Make It! In Manufacturing: www.tomakeit.org
- Project Lead the Way: www.pltw.org
- Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association: www.mpma.com
- National Association of Manufacturers: www.nam.org
Find: 2008 U.S. Manufacturing Facts
www.deed.state.mn.us/facts/PDFs/ManufSector.pdf
DEED's Fact Sheet for Business
www.deed.state.mn.us/facts/PDFs/ManufSector.pdf
More about: Make It! In Manufacturing
www.tomakeit.org
"Make It! In Manufacturing" was a statewide campaign by the Manufacturing Educators Coalition (MEC) designed to raise awareness about the manufacturing technology industry – with the hopes of attracting more people to manufacturing technology careers. This campaign was in response to the workforce shortages of the late 1990's. "Make It!" served as a resources for businesses, educators, parents and students by providing classroom speakers, facility tours, career fairs, job shadows, apprenticeships and a variety of other career-related activities.
Learn more about: MN’s Manufacturer’s Week (October 22-26, 2007)
www.deed.state.mn.us/mfg/mfgweek
According to DEED’s website, Manufacturer’s Week works to recognize and promote the importance of manufacturing to the state’s economy. It’s facilitated by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and the Minnesota Manufacturing Coalition.
Overall, Manufacturer’s Week is designed to showcase the diversity of Minnesota’s manufacturing industry and to increase legislative and public awareness of the importance in providing high-wage, high-skill jobs for our communities.
For additional information about manufacturing in your area, be sure to view additional links on DEED’s website about the following topics:
- Why Manufacturing is Important
www.deed.state.mn.us/mfg/mfgweek/why.htm - Governor's and Mayor’s Proclamations www.deed.state.mn.us/mfg/mfgweek/proclamations.htm
- Manufacturer’s Week Calendar of Events www.deed.state.mn.us/mfg/mfgweek/events.htm
- Governor’s Certificates of Commendation www.deed.state.mn.us/mfg/mfgweek/cert.htm
- Manufacturer’s Week Ideas
www.deed.state.mn.us/mfg/mfgweek/ideas.htm - Manufacturer’s Week Speakers Bureau
www.deed.state.mn.us/mfg/mfgweek/speakers.htm - Manufacturer’s Week Draft Speech
www.deed.state.mn.us/mfg/mfgweek/speech.htm - Facility Tour Talking Points
www.deed.state.mn.us/mfg/mfgweek/tour.htm - Business Assistance Resources
www.deed.state.mn.us/mfg/mfgweek/resources.htm - Minnesota Manufacturer’s Week Sponsors
www.deed.state.mn.us/mfg/mfgweek/sponsors.htm
Minnesota Technology (MTI)
www.minnesotatechnology.org
MTI is a small business consulting and information services organization.
