Operation Next provides an accelerated-hybrid program that combines online education with hands-on training to earn credentials for in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. BBTC’s rolling start program will train students in Computer Numeric Control (CNC) and Welding. Each year 200,000 service members transition out of the military across the nation, and it is estimated that nearly 2 million advanced manufacturing workers will be needed to fill vacant positions in the U.S. by 2028.

An independent jury consisting of members of the FEMWORX Congress Advisory Board has nominated three young female experts for the Young Engineer Woman Award. The winner will be announced on April 26 during the FEMWORX Career Congress. As part of Hannover Messe, Deutsche Messe presents the Young Engineer Woman Award to young women who have made a special contribution to scientific and technical disciplines.

At the AGMA/ABMA annual meeting (held March 15–17 in Napa, CA), gear manufacturers, bearing manufacturers and industry suppliers spent a lot of time talking about one of the key issues affecting all of industry: finding and retaining skilled employees.

I hear about a lot of different approaches people are taking, including cooperations with local educational institutions, such as high schools, community colleges and technical trade schools. I heard the competition for dedicated young employees who are interested in joining a manufacturing team is so fierce that many companies who want to hire simply can’t. Some have even begun creating their own in-house training and education programs at least partially in order to bypass that competition and find and develop the necessary talent.

The award-winning magazine, beanz, bringing educational and inspirational content about science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) to children, is celebrating its 10th anniversary (and 67th edition). Published by Kids Code & Computer Science, Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, beanz’ editorial team has produced award-winning magazines since 2013.

GT and PTE Presents "Ask the Expert Live," taking place October 17-18 during the Motion + Power Technology Expo at Huntington Place in Detroit. 

This year, rather than focusing on gear basics or the more technical aspects of gear design and manufacturing, we’ve decided to address some of the issues that you’ve told us are most significant to you—the things you’re struggling with, the questions you’re hoping to find answers for, and the troubles that keep you up at night.