Episode #6 : The Quiet Cut That’s Loudly Threatening Small Manufacturing (Featuring Making Chips)
Machine Shop Growth
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Strengthening Small Manufacturing: A Call to Action
This chapter focuses on the vital role Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs) play in helping small to medium-sized machine shops secure necessary certifications and remain competitive in the defense industrial base. It discusses the challenges faced by these manufacturers, including policy contradictions and the impact of budget cuts on essential support programs. The chapter advocates for grassroots engagement with Congress to protect these initiatives and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between manufacturers and educational institutions to prepare the future workforce.
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