Workforce Development
MMT Chats: Mentoring Future Engineering Talent by Bridging Education and Practical Work
Editorial Director Christina Fuges uncovers firsthand experiences of fostering curiosity and continuous learning at Accede Mold and Tool.
WatchVIDEO: Inspiring Future Makers: How Moldmaking Careers Make a Difference
Released earlier, this video remains a valuable recruitment tool and is being re-promoted in celebration of Manufacturing Day 2024.
WatchConfronting the Mold Design Talent Drought
Recently, I reposted on LinkedIn the results of an informal survey we conducted, which revealed a shortage of skilled mold designers. It quickly gained a lot of traction. Given the response, I thought I'd summarize the feedback and keep the conversation going.
Read MoreMaking Mentoring Work | MMT Chat Part 2
Three of the TK Mold and Engineering team in Romeo, Michigan join me for Part 2 of this MMT Chat on mentorship by sharing how the AMBA’s Meet a Mentor Program works, lessons learned (and applied) and the way your shop can join this effort.
WatchHow to Empower Your Team with Leadership and Mentoring
What follows is a Q&A with James Jergens, an MMT EAB member and Owner of Ascend Innovative Mold.
Read MoreCHAMPION Now! Ignites Passion for Manufacturing Careers at IMTS 2024
CHAMPION Now! and Terry M. Iverson will showcase their initiative to promote manufacturing careers at IMTS 2024.
Read MoreAn Academic Analysis of Moldmaking’s Workforce Challenges
Understanding and facing the moldmaking industry’s obstacles to growth requires a strategy focused on increased profitability.
Read More4 Benefits of Virtual Reality in Mold Design
Virtual reality (VR) can revolutionize mold design training by providing an immersive and interactive learning experience.
Read MoreMMT Chats: Award-Winning 2024 Mold Apprentice of the Year
Adam Conley of Omega Tool Inc. was recognized as the Apprentice of the Year – Moldmaking by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Mold Technologies Div. (MTD).
WatchInjection Mold Tooling Apprenticeship Bridges Gap Between Education, Manufacturing Careers
SyBridge’s longstanding program with a local vocational school Monty Tech aims to strengthen the future of the moldmaking community and industry.
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