The Minnesota Manufactured™ Statewide Tour takes place during October's Manufacturing Month. Through this initiative, manufacturers across the state open their doors to students, parents, and the general public, helping to inspire and recruit the next generation of manufacturing talent.

The National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC) is an Affiliated Council of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) catalyzing a network of higher education and industry-led Strategic Partner resources that advocates, advises, and promotes the use of advanced technology applications to enhance economic and workforce development programs and services.

Skill Up Arizona, a collaborative advocate for precision manufacturing, transforms lives through apprenticeships, education, and financial assistance. It connects industry, education, and the workforce, empowering individuals with credentials and opportunities for professional, self-sustaining careers, fostering growth and excellence in Arizona's manufacturing sector.