DoD ManTech and its Partners Observe Manufacturing Month

For nearly 50 years, research has shown that having a bachelor’s degree or higher led to better employment prospects, from higher pay to greater job security. Now, with the stability of white-collar work in question as U.S. companies embrace artificial intelligence, federal data suggests that’s beginning to change.

The transportation equipment and fabricated metal products sectors gained the most jobs last month, while the chemical sector lost the most.

Why rapid manufacturing growth is increasing demand for faster workplace learning as employees adapt to complex industrial technology.

GE Aerospace plans to invest another $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing sites and supplier base during to help accelerate engine deliveries and ramp production of parts that safely extend time between maintenance shop visits, and strengthen defense production to keep pace with military demand.

A Manufacturing Dive report highlights findings from the 21st annual KPMG Global Semiconductor Outlook survey that show tariffs and trade policy have become the top concern for semiconductor manufacturing leaders, overtaking talent and labor challenges for the first time. About half of executives are focused on diversifying and strengthening supply chains to manage geopolitical risks, while strong demand from AI and data center markets has most leaders expecting revenue growth in 2026. The article also notes that strategies to boost domestic capacity and incentives like the CHIPS and Science Act play a role in how companies are navigating policy and investment decisions amid ongoing uncertainty.

U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of nearly $81 million to assist people re-entering their communities after incarceration.