On March 30, we hosted a conversation with female leaders in our industry. To hear their advice and learn about the opportunities for women in Hillsborough County manufacturing, watch the full event recording below. Key Takeaways: Communication and...
Last week we finished off Manufacturing Month celebrations with our M-PACT: An Introduction to Manufacturing Careers Webinar. Dan Schneckenburger from CareerSource Tampa Bay hosted a conversation with three experts who touched on education, working in the industry and what manufacturers...
We’ll be celebrating the industry all month long with events and activities to help people across Hillsborough County learn about our exciting manufacturing industry, connect with local manufacturers, and advance their manufacturing careers. Here’s a look at what’s coming up....
When people think of typical high-paying jobs, welding—and manufacturing in general—may not be the first thought that comes to mind. But the latest numbers tell us it’s time for people to rethink the earning potential of welding. Today, an entry-level...
Manufacturing was and always will be an integral part of building America. As the industry has evolved over the decades, driving technological innovation and creating thousands of highly skilled jobs, some perceptions of the field have lagged behind. Here, Michael...
Few people can say they found a job doing something they love. And even fewer can say they did so straight out of school and within the same city. Chris Mizell is one of the lucky ones. After completing the...
While most middle school students are busy attending their regular english, math and science classes, students in the McLane Middle School STEM and Robotics program are anything but ordinary. This past February, McLane STEM and Robotics students participated in the...
Since our launch in 2014, the Manufacturing Alliance of Hillsborough County has been focused on helping our manufacturing sector grow and cultivating its future leaders. Through the collaborative efforts of our founding partners — Hillsborough County, Hillsborough County Public Schools,...
Twenty-two manufacturers around Hillsborough County celebrated Manufacturing Day 2019 on October 4 by opening their doors to more than 650 students. FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center) and BAMA (Bay Area Manufacturers Association) led these efforts, coordinating with the...
At Middleton High School in Hillsborough County, students are learning skills that put them on par with college students when competing for internships. In their on-campus machine shop, students practice various aspects of the CNC machining process, from mathematical programming...
The Manufacturing Alliance of Hillsborough County fuels the growth and longevity of our manufacturing sector. We cultivate the next generation of workers and leaders. We help businesses access talent and resources. We help Hillsborough County flourish as a vital manufacturing hub today and well into the future.
