Workforce Development & Training

News • December 12, 2025

Apple Manufacturing Academy launches virtual programming

Apple has expanded its Apple Manufacturing Academy with new virtual programming. The manufacturing training was created for small- and medium-sized businesses across the country that want to "accelerate their ability to innovate and adopt advanced technologies."

Articles • November 17, 2025

Addressing the skills gap

Manufacturers must close widening skills gaps through automation, structured training and global knowledge-sharing to build a stronger 2026 workforce.

Articles • November 17, 2025

Optimism and Uncertainty

Despite tariffs, labor shortages and tech gaps, manufacturers see renewed optimism—driven by automation, training, reshoring efforts and strong 2026 demand.

Articles • September 23, 2025

Honoring A Legacy, Empowering The Future

Iverson Memorial Manufacturing Scholarship supports first recipient—Niko Aleksic, who is studying civil engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Videos • August 27, 2025

Honoring Legacy Through the Jerry R. Iverson Memorial Scholarship

In this video, Terry Iverson, founder of Champion NOW!, shares the story behind the Jerry R. Iverson Memorial Scholarship and how it honors his father's legacy in manufacturing. He explains how the scholarship is funded, who it supports, and why it matters for the future of the industry.

Articles • June 18, 2025 • Erez Speiser

Understanding Hardness

Hardness impacts machining decisions. This guide compares Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, and the tools needed for hard materials.

Articles • June 18, 2025 • Christopher Tate

When Unconventional Methods Pay

Explore ball broaching, rotary broaching, honing, and other non-traditional hole finishing techniques.

Articles • April 19, 2025 • Dennis Spaeth

Workforce Reshoring

The May cover story explores the need to change the public's perception of manufacturing and the role workforce development plays in reshoring efforts.

Articles • April 17, 2025

The Industry Needs You

Workforce Development & Perception-Shifting Initiatives — Links to learn about a variety of industry efforts aimed at the future health of U.S. manufacturing.

Articles • March 26, 2025 • Alan Richter

Built Up

Machine builder offers laser powder bed fusion technology for additive manufacturing of metal parts.

Articles • January 24, 2025 • Andrew Schiller

The case for a new Modern Machining course

How a unique approach to machining education at Utah Tech University aims to change the status quo and prepare the next generation of engineers for industry challenges

News • January 20, 2025

WiMEF and SME Team Up for Virtual Career Fair

February 6 Event Offers Manufacturing Employers an Opportunity to Connect with Skilled Job Seekers