Programs
There are a number of programs and initiatives aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the United States manufacturing sector. These programs support, supplement, and integrate with the needs of manufacturers to provide the tools needed to succeed.
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Federal Energy and Manufacturing Workforce Training Programs
Topic:WorkforceThe National Science Foundation, Department of Labor and Department of Energy fund programs supporting energy and manufacturing-related workforce training opportunities.
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Manufacturing USA
Agencies:Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Education (ED), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Department of Labor (DOL), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Science Foundation (NSF)Topics:Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Industrial Commons, Industry 4.0, Supply Chain, Technology, WorkforceManufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas, and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, reduce cost and risk, and enable the manufacturing workforce with the skills of the future.
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Registered Apprenticeship Program
Agency:Department of Labor (DOL)Topic:WorkforceRegistered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience with a mentor, receive progressive wage increases, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential. Registered Apprenticeships are industry-vetted and approved and validated by the U.S. Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency.