IACMI Launches ‘Make It In America’ National Outreach Campaign
National outreach campaign to raise awareness of careers in advanced manufacturing and help fill the 3.8 million jobs needed by 2030.
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Leveraging IACMI’s two workforce development programs, America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) and Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL), the “Make It In America” outreach campaign will educate emerging workers about available job opportunities and the critical role manufacturing plays both locally and globally.
“The manufacturing industry is undergoing a revitalization that is opening up new and unprecedented career paths,” says Justin Brooks, IACMI Deputy Director of Workforce Development. “The campaign theme ‘Make It In America’ reflects both the tangible products made in manufacturing and the rewarding careers people can build for themselves.
“We are committed to equipping individuals with the necessary training to start them on this path and thrive in today’s evolving manufacturing landscape. With this campaign, we’re on a mission to find the next generation of innovative makers across the United States who will create the solutions of tomorrow.”
As part of the “Make It In America” initiative, IACMI will establish an annual award spotlighting rising stars shaping the future of America’s manufacturing workforce. The award will be open to any business that wants to recognize an employee who embodies a modern manufacturing mindset and a willingness to learn new skills. Winners of the award will be announced in the summer of 2026.
To learn more about IACMI and the ‘Make It In America’ outreach campaign, visit makeit.org.
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