About the MI

About the MI

ABOUT THE MI

Our Mission: Building and strengthening the manufacturing workforce of today and tomorrow.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Manufacturing Institute’s Board of Directors brings together unmatched experience and expertise in manufacturing in the United States.

BOARD OF ADVISORS

The Board of Advisors helps guide the Institute’s strategy for growing and supporting the manufacturing industry’s skilled workers for the advancement of modern manufacturing.

OUR STAFF

OUR PARTNERS

ANNUAL REPORT
What We Do
What We Do
ATTRACT

Connecting more people to rewarding careers in modern manufacturing and growing the pipeline of talent entering the industry
TRAIN

Building the skills that power modern manufacturing
RETAIN

Strengthening culture and engagement to keep top talent
INNOVATE

Advancing the manufacturing workforce through innovation, policy leadership and research
Solution Center
Support the MI

AI Skills

About the MI
About the MI

ABOUT THE MI

Our Mission: Building and strengthening the manufacturing workforce of today and tomorrow.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Manufacturing Institute’s Board of Directors brings together unmatched experience and expertise in manufacturing in the United States.

BOARD OF ADVISORS

The Board of Advisors helps guide the Institute’s strategy for growing and supporting the manufacturing industry’s skilled workers for the advancement of modern manufacturing.

OUR STAFF

OUR PARTNERS

ANNUAL REPORT
What We Do
What We Do
ATTRACT

Connecting more people to rewarding careers in modern manufacturing and growing the pipeline of talent entering the industry

Perceptions of Manufacturing

Student Engagement Programs

Second Chance Hiring

Manufacturing Readiness Badges

TRAIN

Building the skills that power modern manufacturing

FAME USA

Heroes MAKE America

AI Skills Training

RETAIN

Strengthening culture and engagement to keep top talent

STEP Ahead

STEP Ahead Mentorship Program

STEP Ahead Awards

INNOVATE

Advancing the manufacturing workforce through innovation, policy leadership and research

Workforce Innovation

Workforce Policy

Research
Solution Center
Support the MI

Manufacturing Workforce Address

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3 P.M. EST / 2 P.M. CST NTT DATA North America headquarters 7950 Legacy Drive, 11th Floor, Plano, TX 75024

Transcript

2026 State of the U.S. Manufacturing Workforce Address