Workforce Strategies

Pulling the String: Uniting the Industry to Build the Next Generation

By Russ Green, WB Global Services, Youth Industry Engagement Council Chair —Creating a ship in a bottle looks impossible from the outside. How can something so intricate be...

Adapt, Attract, Retain: How Flexible Work Can Help Bridge Manufacturing’s Skills Gap

By Mike Schmidt, AEM Director of Industry Communications --Ask any manufacturing leader about the most pressing challenges his or her organization is facing today, and it...

Attract, Train & Retain - Registered Apprenticeships Gain Popularity for Good Reason

By Danny Gavin, AEM Communications Coordinator --It’s no secret that the manufacturing industry has struggled to find, acquire, and retain talent.Registered apprenticeship...

Building the Next Generation of the Workforce: How Stellar Empowers Students Through Hands-On Innovation

Every year, AEM member company Stellar Industries' internship program empowers students to bring their curiosity and ideas to life through hands-on work. Far more than just a...

Immerse and Excite: The Story Behind Komatsu’s Multifaceted Internship Program

By Gregg Wartgow, Special to AEM --AEM member company Komatsu has offered a robust and diverse internship program across its network of offices for decades. With the ultimate...

Caterpillar’s Tony Fassino Discusses R&D Investment, Building the Workforce of the Future in POLITICO Focus Feature

Last week, POLITICO Focus unveiled the third video in its Building America’s Promise series, sponsored by CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM...