Discover how NCNGM's workforce development initiative is shaping a robust advanced manufacturing workforce across the US. A Better Qualified Employee The NCNGM is working to build a more qualified and robust advanced manufacturing workforce. Through our efforts, we are developing quality employees for manufacturers across the United States. Industry 4.0 This video from the KP MG provides information on Industry 4.0 for Manufacturers. Industry 5.0 This video from the Circular Economy for Climate and Environment (CECE) provides information on Industry 5.0 for Manufacturers. The National Science Foundation funded National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing acknowledges the every changing landscape of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence. The definition of Industry 5.0 "Industry 5.0 is an evolution of Industry 4.0 that emphasizes a human-centric , sustainable , and resilient approach to manufacturing. It focuses on combining advanced technology like AI and robotics with human creativity to personalize production, empower workers, and reduce the environmental impact of industry. This contrasts with Industry 4.0's main focus on automation and data exchange." Did You Know? There are more than 13 million manufacturing employees in the United States in 2023. By 2033, 3.8 million manufacturing jobs will likely be needed. Manufacturing workers in the US earned $98,846 on average, including pay and benefits, in 2023. Resource: National Association of Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Institute Resources Career Descriptions and Opportunities Experience Manufacturing NCNGM Frequently Asked Questions Women in Manufacturing Veterans

Discover how our Business and Industry Leadership Team drives innovation in the education community. Join our Business and Industry Leadership Team today! Business and Industry Leadership Team BILT KSAs The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing parter Business & Industry Leadership Team (BILT) has generously provided Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) for your consideration. Knowledge Skills and Abilities The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing is partnering with BILT, to offer Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for manufacturing are provided for downloading below. CNC Machining KSAs Plastics Injection Molding KSAs Smart Automation KSAs Mechatronics KSAs Multicraft KSAs Dr. Ann Beheler is the Industry Engagement Director who strategically leads the Business Industry Leadership Team (BILT) high employer engagement model she developed for the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. She has taught hundreds of colleges and universities to implement the model to deepen their employer relationships and align curriculum. Additionally, due to her work with Miami Dade College and the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium, she is uniquely positioned to lead upcoming industry-led work for integrating AI into Manufacturing programs. Over the past several years, she has dedicated herself to helping educators to better align undergraduate education in technical fields to the future knowledge, skill, and ability needs of business and industry through the BILT process she originated. This work has resulted in a much wider pipeline of well-qualified job candidates and increasing business engagement with higher education programs overall. BILT Academy for Manufacturing Applications for the Business and Industry Leadership Team Academy for Manufacturing are now open. Click the button for the download. Download Let’s Work Together Get in touch so we can start working together. First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

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Discover modern opportunities for women in manufacturing. Explore resources, guides, and inspiration for your journey. You Belong: Women in MFG Outreach Materials and Resources You Belong: Women in Manufacturing teacher’s guide and accompanying video series are designed to show women that they can make a significant impact on America's economy and quality of life through manufacturing. We encourage you to help your female students explore the opportunities manufacturing offers! Click the image below to download the pdf Watch the videos below Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing You Belong in MFG: Overview; Women in MFG DVD 05:49 Play Video Now Playing You Belong in MFG: Salaries & Hot Jobs; Women in MFG DVD 01:20 Play Video Now Playing You Belong in MFG: Getting There; Women in MFG DVD 06:21 Play Video Discover the thriving world of women in manufacturing with our comprehensive resources. From scholarships and organizations to inspiring videos and guides, we provide the tools you need to excel. Learn about women breaking barriers in STEM and manufacturing, and get motivated by stories of success. Whether you're exploring careers, seeking support, or looking to empower others, our platform is here to inspire and guide you. Start your journey today and join the movement of women shaping the future of manufacturing. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN Society of Women Engineers Scholarships ORGANIZATIONS Coding Organizations for Women in Tech Women in MFG ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Women in STEM Where Women Study STEM Encouraging Women in STEM Women in Cybersecurity STEM Careers Computer Scientist: Grace Hopper Profile Financial Resources for Women in STEM Free STEM Resources for Girls and Women in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science Link to WiM Calendar of Events WOMEN IN MFG VIDEOS Society of Women Engineers Women in Manufacturing American Welding Society

Discover modern opportunities for women in manufacturing. Explore resources, guides, and inspiration for your journey. You Belong: Women in MFG Outreach Materials and Resources You Belong: Women in Manufacturing teacher’s guide and accompanying video series are designed to show women that they can make a significant impact on America's economy and quality of life through manufacturing. We encourage you to help your female students explore the opportunities manufacturing offers! Click the image below to download the pdf Watch the videos below Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing You Belong in MFG: Overview; Women in MFG DVD 05:49 Play Video Now Playing You Belong in MFG: Salaries & Hot Jobs; Women in MFG DVD 01:20 Play Video Now Playing You Belong in MFG: Getting There; Women in MFG DVD 06:21 Play Video Discover the thriving world of women in manufacturing with our comprehensive resources. From scholarships and organizations to inspiring videos and guides, we provide the tools you need to excel. Learn about women breaking barriers in STEM and manufacturing, and get motivated by stories of success. Whether you're exploring careers, seeking support, or looking to empower others, our platform is here to inspire and guide you. Start your journey today and join the movement of women shaping the future of manufacturing. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN Society of Women Engineers Scholarships ORGANIZATIONS Coding Organizations for Women in Tech Women in MFG ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Women in STEM Where Women Study STEM Encouraging Women in STEM Women in Cybersecurity STEM Careers Computer Scientist: Grace Hopper Profile Financial Resources for Women in STEM Free STEM Resources for Girls and Women in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science Link to WiM Calendar of Events WOMEN IN MFG VIDEOS Society of Women Engineers Women in Manufacturing American Welding Society

Discover how advanced manufacturing transforms industries with innovative technology. Learn about careers in advanced manufacturing. Student Success and Career Profiles Video Collection Video Collection All Categories Play Video Play Video 06:34 ATE Impacts - Asnuntuck Play Video Play Video 05:13 ATE Student Success Stories - Josiah Play Video Play Video 05:16 ATE Student Success Stories - Wesley Play Video Play Video 05:49 You Belong in MFG: Overview; Women in MFG DVD Play Video Play Video 06:21 You Belong in MFG: Getting There; Women in MFG DVD Play Video Play Video 01:20 You Belong in MFG: Salaries & Hot Jobs; Women in MFG DVD Play Video Play Video 02:53 You Belong in MFG A'arika Mechanical Design Engineer Play Video Play Video 03:36 You Belong in MFG: Shelley, Operations Manager Play Video Play Video 03:07 You Belong in MFG: Jessica, Welder Play Video Play Video 03:07 You Belong in MFG: Myrna; Applications, Research and Development Engineer Play Video Play Video 02:54 You Belong in MFG: Laurie, Quality Manager Play Video Play Video 02:40 You Belong in MFG: Shelby, Test Technician Video Load More Additional Resources Career Descriptions and Opportunities Experience Manufacturing NCNGM Frequently Asked Questions Women in Manufacturing Veterans What's Happening? October 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 27 28 29 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 30 Day (1/2) MX.0 Midwest +1 more 1 Day (2/2) MX.0 Midwest +2 more 2 Day (3/3) NCATC +1 more 3 4 5 6 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 7 8 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 9 5:00 AM Chat EDU Podcast at Skills 21 by Edadvance +1 more 10 11 12 13 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 14 Day (1/3) 2026 National Summit on Artificial Intelligence 15 Day (2/3) 2026 National Summit on Artificial Intelligence +1 more 16 Day (3/3) 2026 National Summit on Artificial Intelligence +1 more 17 18 19 20 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 21 Day (1/3) 2026 ATE PI Conference +1 more 22 Day (2/3) 2026 ATE PI Conference +2 more 23 Day (3/3) 2026 ATE PI Conference +3 more 24 25 26 27 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 28 29 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In +1 more 30 5:00 AM Chat EDU Podcast at Skills 21 by Edadvance 31 1 2 3 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 4 5 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 6 5:00 AM Chat EDU Podcast at Skills 21 by Edadvance 7

Join our virtual workshops for interactive learning and skill-building. Perfect for educators and students in our education community. Virtual Workshops April 2025 Dealing with Difficult People Dealing with Difficult People Friday, April 25th, 2025 - Virtual 11:00am-3:00pm For High School and community college educator participants only. All participants will receive a Microcredential for each workshop ATTENDED. May 2025 Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence Friday May 16th, 2025 - Virtual 11:00am-3:00pm For High School and community college educator participants only. All participants will receive a Microcredential for each workshop ATTENDED. Coming Soon 2026 DISC Behavioral Styles DISC Behavioral Styles will take place all day (9am-5pm). All participants will receive a Microcredential for each workshop ATTENDED. July 2026 Summer Teacher's Workshop Technology & Professional Skills Training For Classroom Implementation Technology Topics & Skills Including: Programming using micro:bits ~ DC Electrical Circuits 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing ~ SolidWorks 3D Modeling Artificial Intelligence ~ Laser Technologies Teambuilding Topics & Skills Including: Development & Preservation of Effective Teams Understanding Behavioral Diversity using DISC Professional & Interpersonal Skills ~ Emotional Intelligence Regularly Scheduled Community of Practice Regularly scheduled Community of Practice virtual meetings. Refer to our Community of Practice page for further details.

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Explore cutting-edge Advanced Manufacturing Education. Join our Education Community to enhance your skills in Advanced Manufacturing Education today! Advanced Manufacturing Education Click the logo to find out more about the Advanced Technological Education Centers and access resources and events on the website. Tackle the Gap Train for a high-paying skilled trade while you compete in intercollegiate athletics! tacklethegap.org YOU CAN TRAIN FOR A HIGH PAYING SKILLED TRADE WHILE YOU COMPETE IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS! There are hundreds of two year trade schools, junior and community colleges, all across the country, that provide training for high paying and in demand skilled trades, as well as, compete in multiple sports. The trades are not "dark, dirty and dangerous" like in generations past. They are clean, modern and high tech. There are projected to be over 3 Million unfilled openings in the skilled trades by 2028. Not only are these jobs in high demand in your hometown, but you will have skills that transfer anywhere in America and beyond. THE NEXT, NEXT LEVEL Competing in intercollegiate athletics at a two-year school will enable you to improve your skills, gain strength and accumulate film for 4-year university coaches. Everyone on the roster is a freshman or sophomore, so you don't have to compete with upperclassmen for playing time. You will have the opportunity to improve your academics to meet the entrance and eligibility requirements of a 4-year school while earning an Associate's degree or certification in an high paying and in demand skill. Learn about many of the trades by visiting their website ! Sparkforce by the FMA Foundation "Formerly known as Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (or NBT), SparkForce is the charitable foundation of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association. While their name has changed, the mission has not. FMA's purpose is to inspire, attract, and support individuals in discovering an interest in manufacturing and to encourage their pursuit of a manufacturing career." The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education provides global-best workforce development through strong technical training, integration of manufacturing core competencies, intensive professional practices and intentional hands-on experience to build the future of the modern manufacturing industry. FAME was created by Toyota and moved to the Manufacturing Institute for national scaling in 2019. Today, the Manufacturing Institute, as the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers , is proud to manage FAME USA as it continues to grow across the country with the support of more than 450 manufacturers. I GOT IT MADE "Connecticut’s Office of Manufacturing creates a strong partnership between the State’s resources and the manufacturing sector. Together, we spark innovation, expand our reach, and give more people the opportunity to make a life out of making." Access the Connecticut Office of Manufacturing look book by clicking the image on the left. MET ² Program The Mechanical and Manufacturing Technologies for Energy and Sustainability (MET² ) Program better prepares community college and college or university mechanical manufacturing engineering and technology students with technical, social, professional, and entrepreneurial skills required to meet today’s workforce demands. MET² Program provides genuine, real-world challenges or problems to fuel projects explored by self-managed Program Teams of students. Program Teams are inter-institutional, interdisciplinary, and self-managed to capitalize on the synergy between the theoretical knowledge of university students and faculty (Partner universities in Connecticut), complemented by the requisite hands-on technical skills of community college students and faculty (Connecticut State Community College). Program Teams will meet and conduct research culminating in a professional-level final report and presentation. Applications for the 2026 MET2 Cohort are now open. All Required Application Materials must be submitted no later than Friday, December 5th, 2025, to ensure consideration. Admission to the MET² Program is based on various criteria, with all factors in the applicant's background considered. The MET² Program welcomes your application and inquiries. For further assistance, please contact, John Birch, Executive Director MET²

Discover the NCNGM Community of Practice, an education community fostering collaboration and growth. Join our Community of Practice today! Community of Practice What is the NCNGM Community of Practice? The National Science Foundation funded National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing Community of Practice is a community of various stakeholders identifying best practices in the advanced manufacturing sector and is a way for members to reach out to the national center for more resources and networking opportunities. Benefits of joining our Community of Practice include: Certificate of membership Networking and partnership opportunities Priority acceptance to the NCNGM’s activities and workshops Mentorship for grant proposals Dissemination of educational resources you’ve developed via the NCNGM website and additional platforms Membership can also serve as leverage for grant applications, promotion applications, and validation with industry Who should attend and join? Advanced manufacturing workforce stakeholders Community College Educators High School educators representatives from Business, Industry Economic Development agencies Government Agencies Non-profits. Register today and receive email updates for all of our upcoming Community of Practices and other events. Registration This map represents all of our Community of Practice stakeholders in various states, including ATE Centers and projects, Community College and High School educators, representatives from Business, Industry, Economic Development agencies, Government Agencies, and Non-profits. Stay tuned for more interactive details. If you want to be represented contact Marco Taverner, Community Engagement Coordinator at mtaverner.ncngm@gmail.com October 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 28 29 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 30 Day (1/2) MX.0 Midwest +1 more 1 Day (2/2) MX.0 Midwest +2 more 2 Day (3/3) NCATC +1 more 3 4 5 6 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 7 8 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 9 5:00 AM Chat EDU Podcast at Skills 21 by Edadvance +1 more 10 11 12 13 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 14 Day (1/3) 2026 National Summit on Artificial Intelligence 15 Day (2/3) 2026 National Summit on Artificial Intelligence +1 more 16 Day (3/3) 2026 National Summit on Artificial Intelligence +1 more 17 18 19 20 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 21 Day (1/3) 2026 ATE PI Conference +1 more 22 Day (2/3) 2026 ATE PI Conference +2 more 23 Day (3/3) 2026 ATE PI Conference +3 more 24 25 26 27 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 28 29 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In +1 more 30 5:00 AM Chat EDU Podcast at Skills 21 by Edadvance 31 1 2 3 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 4 5 5:00 AM ChatEDU Check In 6 5:00 AM Chat EDU Podcast at Skills 21 by Edadvance 7 8

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