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Must-Have Features in Corporate Training Software

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Organizations today require tools that can not only teach but also help with the continuous professional development of employees.

Hence, corporate training software serves as the ideal solution. Finding the right features is key to choosing the right platform. But what exactly should you look for?

Knowing these key factors will help companies invest wisely in employee training. The right corporate training software can transform how your workforce learns and grows. Let’s explore the must-have features we should look for. Here are the essential elements every platform should include. [Read more…] about Must-Have Features in Corporate Training Software

Opinion: Manufacturing’s future is high tech, and the workforce must adapt

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Modern manufacturing blends AI, automation, and sustainability to create meaningful careers and economic resilience, says Georgia Tech in this opinion piece

For decades, manufacturing has been synonymous with job creation, a pillar of economic growth and stability.

Today, the industry is evolving into something far more dynamic: a hub for innovation, sustainability, and purpose-driven careers. Experts say this transformation is reshaping not only what manufacturing looks like but why it matters. [Read more…] about Opinion: Manufacturing’s future is high tech, and the workforce must adapt

GM to invest $250 million in Ohio manufacturing facility

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General Motors says it is “reinforcing its leadership in American manufacturing” with a new $250 million commitment in its Parma Metal Center in Ohio.

This will enable production of sheet metal stampings and assemblies to support the multi-billion-dollar product allocations announced at Orion Assembly, Michigan, Spring Hill Manufacturing, Tennessee, and Fairfax Assembly, Kansas, earlier this year.

With this new commitment, GM’s total manufacturing investments for 2025 now approach $5.5 billion, underscoring the company’s aggressive commitment to domestic manufacturing and meeting customer demand across its ICE and EV portfolio. [Read more…] about GM to invest $250 million in Ohio manufacturing facility

Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up takes place at Gillette Stadium for fifth year

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The Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) hosted the fifth annual Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up at Gillette Stadium on October 21, bringing together manufacturers, students and policymakers to celebrate innovation and strengthen the state’s industrial ecosystem. 

The full-day event featured exhibitions, live demonstrations, and engagement opportunities for more than 300 students from Innovation Career Pathway high schools, community colleges and universities across Massachusetts.

This year’s Mash-Up provided a platform for manufacturers to explore new trends and technologies, share best practices for resiliency, and connect with emerging talent to help build the next-generation workforce. [Read more…] about Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up takes place at Gillette Stadium for fifth year

Opinion: Mechanical engineers and robotics form the basis of competing with China

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By Shaun Edwards, CTO and co-founder, Plus One Robotics

As it falters in its reshoring efforts against China, the US faces a clear obstacle: mechanical engineers.

According to the New York Times, the data are apparent, with China graduating more than 350,000 mechanical engineers each year, while the US lags behind with a mere 45,000.

This puts the US at a structural disadvantage because its ability to innovate is hindered by a lack of a skilled workforce. [Read more…] about Opinion: Mechanical engineers and robotics form the basis of competing with China

Premier Automation launches innovation hub with support from Pennsylvania

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Premier Automation has launched its Premier Innovation Hub, a new facility in Westmoreland County that will serve as a national model for industrial automation, workforce development, and technology commercialization.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has committed more than $3 million in support through a combination of grants, loans, and training funds.

Strategically located in Westmoreland County, the Hub draws from a region long known for its strength in mining, steel, and glass production. [Read more…] about Premier Automation launches innovation hub with support from Pennsylvania

Semiconductor manufacturing faces labor crisis: Can the US train enough workers in time?

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By Dr Michael Moats, Missouri S&T

Semiconductors power nearly every aspect of modern life – cars, smartphones, medical devices and even national defense systems.

These tiny but essential components make the information age possible, whether they’re supporting lifesaving hospital equipment or facilitating the latest advances in artificial intelligence.

It’s easy to take them for granted, until something goes wrong. That’s exactly what happened when the Covid-19 pandemic exposed major weaknesses in the global semiconductor supply chain. [Read more…] about Semiconductor manufacturing faces labor crisis: Can the US train enough workers in time?

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