Workforce Solutions Resources & Articles

It Takes a Village

June 2026 • Magazine
A coalition of partners is demonstrating what’s possible when systems align to tackle the talent pipeline. MMA, Iosco RESA Adult Education, MWTEC and Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium have come together to build a scalable, sustainable workforce solution rooted in partnership.

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MMA Helps Members Maximize Use of Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund

April 2026 • Magazine
MMA’s Workforce Solutions team has been helping Michigan manufacturers leverage Going PRO funds since MMA launched the division in April 2022. One of the key ways we’ve done this is through promotion of and assistance with applying for Going PRO Employer Led Collaborative (ELC) funding.

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MMA Expands Workforce Solutions Portfolio with Tooling U-SME Partnership

August 2025 • Magazine
MMA has significantly expanded its curated portfolio of workforce development solutions with the addition of Tooling U-SME, a nationally recognized leader in manufacturing training and competency-based learning. This new partnership enhances the MMA Training Center’s robust suite of solutions and training resources designed to help Michigan manufacturers attract, develop and retain a highly skilled workforce — a critical priority in today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape.

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Helping Students Answer: “What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?”

June 2025 • Magazine
MMA is building sustainable and collaborative relationships between Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, like SME PRIME, and the Michigan manufacturing community, including exposing careers in manufacturing through schools, parents, counselors and industry professionals.

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Advocacy Meets Action: MMA’s Effort to Expand the IGNITE Program in Michigan

February 2025 • Magazine
MMA’s Government Affairs and Workforce Solutions teams have embarked on a new partnership with LIFT and Amatrol to build on this past success by bringing the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing program to Michigan schools.

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Looking to Employ Highly Qualified and Talented People? Hire Veterans!

Sep/Oct 2024 • Magazine
Veterans have a proven track record of performance under pressure and sometimes in very challenging circumstances. They’ve received world-class technical and “soft skills” training and used that training in real-world situations. Highly valued skills like problem solving, teamwork and communication — along with strong work ethics, attention to detail and adaptability—are par for the course.

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Public-Private Partnerships Addressing Michigan’s Manufacturing Crisis

Jul/Aug 2024 • Magazine
MMA’s Government Affairs and Workforce Solutions teams have embarked on a new partnership with LIFT and Amatrol to build on this past success by bringing the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing program to Michigan schools.

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Approaching Talent Challenges Through a Sustainability Lens

May/Jun 2024 • Magazine
MMA’s efforts to advocate on behalf of Michigan’s manufacturers often translate into tangible beneficial results. In this article, we’ll dive into one such effort that is reshaping Michigan’s manufacturing-related career and technical education landscape.

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Advocacy Meets Action: MMA’s Effort to Expand the IGNITE Program in Michigan

Jan/Feb 2024 • Magazine
MMA’s efforts to advocate on behalf of Michigan’s manufacturers often translate into tangible beneficial results. In this article, we’ll dive into one such effort that is reshaping Michigan’s manufacturing-related career and technical education landscape.

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