HMA News
The latest news, stories and updates from Heroes MAKE America.
J&J Invests $1 Billion to Expand Jacksonville Manufacturing
June 24, 2026Johnson & Johnson is investing more than $1 billion to expand its Vision manufacturing and distribution operations in Jacksonville, Florida, including a new facility opening in 2028—part of its $55 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing through 2029.
Anheuser-Busch Supercharges Workforce Training with $600M Investment
April 24, 2026Anheuser-Busch will invest $600 million in U.S. manufacturing over two years, opening 15 technical training centers and expanding veteran hiring partnerships with the Manufacturing Institute.
Manufacturing Institute Address Spotlights Workforce
February 26, 2026Carolyn Lee said workforce development is manufacturing’s strategy, urging industry to build talent pipelines through schools, apprenticeships and upskilling. She highlighted MI programs and AI’s role in creating new career paths.
The Power of Holistic Workforce Development: Smurfit Westrock’s Story
January 20, 2026Smurfit Westrock partners with the Manufacturing Institute on veterans hiring, leadership development and apprentice training, building a holistic workforce strategy that strengthens talent pipelines and supports career growth across manufacturing.
Heroes MAKE America: 2025 In Review
December 19, 2025Heroes MAKE America grew again in 2025, posting a 92% graduate placement rate and $77,524 average salaries while launching FAA aviation mechanic training programs and new Leadership and Logistics badges for transitioning service members and veterans.
A Veteran Finds Her Next Mission at a Heroes MAKE America Manufacturing Career Fair
December 17, 2025Army veteran Nonya Stewart found a new career in manufacturing at a Heroes MAKE America job fair, joining Niagara Bottling as a warehouse supervisor after 24 years of military service.
NAM Talks Tax, Trade, Workforce and AI with the Financial Times
November 6, 2025NAM says tax, permitting, trade and workforce reforms are needed to unlock a U.S. manufacturing investment boom. Crain also highlighted AI’s promise and the need for skilled workers and aligned trade policies.
GE Aerospace Foundation Partners with MI on Opportunities for Veterans
October 21, 2025The GE Aerospace Foundation is committing $500,000 to the MI's Heroes MAKE America initiative, funding an accelerated FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification program at Fort Bragg that will prepare veterans and transitioning servicemembers for aerospace careers starting in…
Heroes MAKE America’s Impact Highlighted at Fort Bragg
September 23, 2025At Fort Bragg, Heroes MAKE America connected military members and veterans with 20+ manufacturers, showcasing high-demand jobs and J&J’s support for military hiring. The program has trained nearly 50,000 participants and boasts strong graduation and placement rates.
ICYMI: MI’s Heroes MAKE America Spotlights Johnson & Johnson Support for Servicemembers at Fort Bragg “Military to Manufacturing” Career Fair
September 19, 2025Heroes MAKE America highlighted Johnson & Johnson’s support for servicemembers at Fort Bragg, connecting veterans with manufacturing jobs and training. More than 150 attendees met 25 employers at the career fair.
New FAA Certification Program Fills Critical Industry Need
July 22, 2025The aerospace industry faces a major mechanic shortage, and the new Heroes MAKE America FAA A&P certification program is fast-tracking veterans into high-demand, high-paying aircraft technician jobs.
How Microcredentials Could Transform Manufacturing Hiring
May 30, 2025A new brief says microcredentials could help manufacturers recruit and retain skilled workers, but adoption is limited by verification challenges and employer skepticism. Partnerships like MI’s Manufacturing Readiness Badges may help build trusted talent pipelines.
Anheuser-Busch Partners with the Manufacturing Institute on Workforce, Veterans’ Careers
May 13, 2025Anheuser-Busch is investing $300 million in U.S. facilities, expanding technical training and partnering with the Manufacturing Institute to help veterans translate military experience into manufacturing careers.
