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Central Florida is home to a young, well-educated and diverse workforce, but when it comes to the technology, manufacturing and construction sectors, coordinated and sustained efforts are required to meet growing workforce needs. With major growth in its manufacturing, technology…
By Jack Roth BRIDG is creating strategic alliances that will help facilitate the Green Economy by “Bridging the Innovation Development Gap” through smart sensors and other breakthrough technologies. When regional business, educational and government leaders launched the International Consortium for…
American manufacturing is in the midst of a renaissance. As countries like China have industrialized, their cost of living has risen, along with their costs to produce goods exported around the world. This trend coupled with the rapid development of…
Lynda Weatherman shares how refining the image of manufacturing starts with Certified Production Technicians.
According to the Manufacturing Institute, the educational arm of the National Association of Manufacturers, skilled workforce is one of the most critical factors affecting not only production, but also innovation, research and development in advanced manufacturing.
When Bryan and Donna Scott left their professional careers in 2008 to run their fledgling business full-time, their dream was to revive the art of manufacturing porcelain enamel lighting in this country. They saw their dream come true when their…
Florida MEP’s Incumbent Worker Training The manufacturing industry has seen its share of highs and lows over the past few years. Weathering challenges from an economic downturn to changes in federal regulations, companies have had to adapt to change often….
Dr. Robert P. Scaringe President and founder, Mainstream Engineering Corporation Mainstream Engineering is a 26-year-old company involved in the research, development and manufacture of advanced energy conversion and thermal control devices. They hold a 100 percent DOD commercialization index,…
Helping Manufacturers Thrive, Not Just Survive by Eric Wright Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of our national economy. This crucial sector is central to the creation and retention of good jobs and a good standard of living for…
Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) by Julie Song Manufacturing is a significant engine that drives the Sunshine State’s economy with high-paying jobs, innovation and opportunity. Brevard County has a large part to play in the success of this industry. When…