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Women MAKE America is an initiative dedicated to strengthening manufacturing by expanding opportunities and closing workforce gaps. Women MAKE America fosters a thriving, 21st-century manufacturing workforce by recognizing, developing and empowering industry talent through research, leadership programs and mentorship. By building strong networks and elevating role models, Women MAKE America helps inspire the next generation of manufacturing leaders. 

Regional Events

Women Connect (formerly known as STEP Forward) events are an opportunity for MFG women to learn from and connect with each other.

Online Community

The community provides participants a place to connect, engage and share information and best practices in real time.

Resources

The Multiplier Effect Case Study

This case study examined the impact of WMA’s award and mentorship initiatives on individual women and their networks to see if programs like these can help create a “multiplier effect”, whereas investing in women helps manufacturers attract and bring more…

Flexibility Approaches for Manufacturing Production Workers

From March to July 2023, the Manufacturing Institute convened a series of working groups with 17 manufacturers to discuss providing flexibility for production workers. The MI’s unique positioning as an insightful expert of emerging trends within the industry and effective…

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