“Made in America!” Those three words evoke a range of thoughts and emotions, from simple patriotism to a belief in a higher-quality product. They’ve also become a bit of a political rallying cry. Since the beginning of 2025, American manufacturing has been in the national spotlight more than ever, largely due to the Trump administration’s
Do you want to see more manufacturing jobs in the United States? Do you want to work one of those manufacturing jobs? For Americans, the answer to these two questions is quite different and seemingly contradictory. Welcome to the paradox that is modern manufacturing in the U.S. The on-again, off-again Trump administration tariff announcements sparking
What’s the biggest challenge facing manufacturers in 2025? A survey of companies would likely yield a variety of answers, from inflation and fickle customer demand to productivity and ever-changing technology. But there’s one ongoing problem that would top the list for many manufacturers: filling open positions with highly skilled workers. Manufacturers call it the skill
American manufacturers need workers. For years, they’ve struggled to fill open positions and, while some of their efforts have led to improved recruitment, there are still hundreds of thousands of open positions across the country. Thanks to the work of manufacturers and educators over the last decade, however, more students than ever are open to
Anyone tuned in to the state of manufacturing in America has been aware of the perennial thorn in the side of manufacturers everywhere: the skills gap. For many years now, manufacturers have struggled to fill open positions due to a shortage of workers with the skills needed to work with and alongside new advanced automation
Have you been shopping for a new vehicle lately? In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, acquiring a new vehicle—whether brand new or pre-owned—has been a bit of a challenge, as supply chain disruptions led to headaches for car dealers and consumers alike. Those shopping for a new vehicle for the first time in today’s
Have you jumped on the electric vehicle (EV) bandwagon yet? Thanks to government incentives and a warm embrace from auto manufacturers, EVs are more plentiful today than many people thought possible. From fully electric vehicles to hybrid vehicles that combine electric motors with traditional gasoline engines, millions of consumers have already decided that EV technology
What would you do with $8 billion? Most of us can’t even comprehend what that amount of money would look like, let alone what it would buy. For major international companies, however, those kinds of figures are business as usual. Take Intel, for example. The semiconductor manufacturer recently received news that it will be receiving
If you’re following the rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States, you’ve probably noticed conflicting reports about the EV boom. Some news outlets report strong demand while others focus on the backlash from those who prefer traditional gas vehicles. So what’s the real story? According to a recent Environmental Defense Fund article,
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” That popular adage may or may not apply to teaching Fido to fetch or roll over, but it certainly doesn’t apply to humans searching for the right career. That’s the powerful lesson AmSkills is teaching as it continues to improve lives in the Tampa Bay area. One
Manufacturers Must Retain and Attract Workers to Battle Ongoing Labor Shortage As 2023 winds to an end and 2024 begins, it’s good to take a closer look at how manufacturers have been faring with the ongoing struggle to fill open positions. It’s no secret that manufacturers here and around the world have been battling
Instructor Profile: Scott Weiler Have you heard the news? American manufacturing is back! And when it comes to new high-tech manufacturing facilities, Arizona is the place to be. Here’s just a sample of the facilities in Arizona that are under construction or have been announced: Intel’s semiconductor plants in Chandler Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)’s
