At a steel factory dwarfed by the adjacent Auto Club Speedway, Fernando Esparza is working toward his next promotion.
Esparza is a 46-year-old mechanic for Evolution Fresh, a subsidiary of Starbucks that makes juices and smoothies. He’s taking a class in industrial computing taught by a community college at a local manufacturing plant in the hope it will bump up his wages. Read more
College Degree Not Necessary In Today’s Job Market
Education, Jobs, Manufacturing, Skills GapAt a steel factory dwarfed by the adjacent Auto Club Speedway, Fernando Esparza is working toward his next promotion.
Esparza is a 46-year-old mechanic for Evolution Fresh, a subsidiary of Starbucks that makes juices and smoothies. He’s taking a class in industrial computing taught by a community college at a local manufacturing plant in the hope it will bump up his wages. Read more
Buying Made in USA Has a Bigger Impact Than You Realize {Top 4}
American Made, Education, Made in USA, Not Made in USA, Slave Labor, SustainabilityMany Americans love the idea of buying products and technology made in America over imports. But buying American-made products may be more than a feel-good choice. Read more
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started Out: Chuck Cain
InterviewsRead our latest feature interview in our series 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started Out. Today, we sit down with Chuck Cain, Senior Partner of Harvard Group International.
This Day, Some Well-Earned Respect For Factory Workers
Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Middles Class, Small BusinessWorkers who make things in America always get a lot of love from the lips of politicians. Always. Before Clinton and Trump, there was Reagan, Bill, Bush, and Obama. Because shaking hands with a hard-hat is always a good photo opportunity for an elected official. Read more
The History of Labor Day
American HistoryLabor Day: How it Came About; What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Read more
Will The Skills Gap Impact Advanced Manufacturing In Small Town USA?
Economy, Education, Farmers, Innovation, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Skills GapMost of us, regardless of our age, have heard the song popularized by Sophie Tucker and Eddie Cantor after World War I: “How Ya Gonna Keep ‘Em Down on the Farm (After They’ve Seen Paree?).” Read more
President Trump Invites The Made in America Movement to the White House
Government, Made in USA, Manufacturing, News, Policy Makers, Politics, Public Policy5 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started: Corey Towe
InterviewsFor Military Vets with PTSD, 4th and Fireworks Can Be Nerve-Wracking
Military, VeteransBack in 2015, a few days before Independence Day, Kevin Rhoades planted a sign on the lawn outside his Texas home that bore a simple message: “Combat Veteran Lives Here. Please Be Courteous with Fireworks.” Read more
The First National Reshoring Award Scheduled For This Year
Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, ReshoringThe Reshoring Initiative (Kildeer, IL) and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA; Independence, OH) invite companies that have successfully reshored parts or tooling made primarily by metal forming, fabricating or machining to apply for the first National Reshoring Award. There will be one award for buyers and one for suppliers. Read more