Workforce Solutions Resources & Articles

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 • 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.

Read more.