Women MAKE Announces Toyota’s Susan Elkington as New Chair

August 7, 2024

Washington, D.C. – The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, proudly announces the selection of Susan Elkington, senior vice president of electric vehicle supply at Toyota Motor North America, as the new…

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From Mentee to Mentor: Rockwell Automation’s Aaliyah Brown

April 17, 2024

To hear Aaliyah Brown tell it, the start of her career in manufacturing was the result of a happy accident. “My interest in manufacturing actually started accidentally,” the Rockwell Automation quality engineering team lead said with a laugh. “I was…

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Three Sisters Build Manufacturing Careers Together

January 18, 2024

For three sisters in Kentucky, manufacturing is a family affair. Emily Bastin, Heather Craven and Hannah Geneve are all working in maintenance roles supporting various shops at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky. Growing up, they had disparate interests—while Emily had taken…

Women MAKE Awards to Honor 130 Women for Excellence in Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, D.C., 03/1/23 – Today, the Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, announced the 130 recipients of the 2023 Women MAKE Awards, which honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in…

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Why Female Mentorship Matters in Manufacturing

February 10, 2023

A great mentor can make all the difference to your career—especially if you’re in an industry where you may find yourself in the minority. To help women in manufacturing reach their full potential in a male-dominated industry, the Manufacturing Institute’s…