To help individuals prepare for entry into the manufacturing workforce, SME, a nationally recognized certifying body in manufacturing, has developed the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA).

America's Cutting Edge (ACE) program is a national initiative for machine tool technology development and advancement.

by Tim Waldo, UT CIS Workforce Consultant

Beginning in May, we will switch our open-enrollment training to focus from the current Leadership Development curriculum to our Operations Excellence curriculum.

Manufacturing accounts for 11% of U.S. GDP and 68% of U.S. exports of goods. Advances in manufacturing technology and innovation have enabled the U.S.

By Paul H. Jennings, UT CIS Executive Director

The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) has been awarded a $1 million grant to implement the Tennessee Manufacturing Resiliency Initiative, a statewide effort to en