Industry leaders and partners will kick off Rhode Island Manufacturing Month with a future-focused “Manufacturing Day” event on October 4, 2022.
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Consortium Led by URI Research Foundation Designated
“Defense Manufacturing Community”
A consortium led by URI Research Foundation designated a “Defense Manufacturing Community;” will pursue $5M to strengthen maritime defense industrial base.
What People Are Saying About RI MADE, the Designated “Defense Manufacturing Community”
RI MADE Defense Manufacturing Community will provide resources which advance Automation & Robotics, Cyber Resiliency, and Risk Mitigation.
Workforce Development Leader Wendy Mackie Joins Polaris MEP As Interim Advisory Board Chair
Wendy Mackie, a highly-regarded leader in Rhode Island workforce development, is joining the Advisory Board of Polaris MEP, the state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center, as its Interim Chairperson.
IndustryWeek Features Inventory Control Advice from Polaris MEP Project Manager Ted Kennedy
Leading trade publication IndustryWeek featured advice on manufacturing inventory control from Project Manager Ted Kennedy in a new issue.
US Navy Challenge: Ocean Floor Sediment Collection Device
What is the US Navy Challenge: Ocean Floor Sediment Collection Device? The US Navy seeks designs for an automated, inexpensive, underwater sediment collection device for operation in the epipelagic zone of the ocean to a depth of 200 meters. The device must be capable...
Aarin Clemons Links Recruiting, Brand & Culture on “Manufacturing Monday Motivation” Podcast
Polaris MEP’s Workforce Coordinator Aarin Clemons speaks to the links between manufacturing recruiting, brand and culture.
New crop of machinists launched by CCRI and Polaris MEP
The “Fast Track” program from Polaris MEP, CCRI & the RI DLT trains new crop of machinists, helping Rhode Islanders gain good jobs & local manufacturers gain skilled workers.
Celebrating Those on the “Fast Track” to Meaningful Manufacturing Careers
On May 13, 2022, partners Polaris MEP, CCRI and the Rhode Island Department of Labor celebrated students in the Fast Track to CNC Manufacturing program.
Cranston Patch: RI Starting Manufacturing Jobs Program for Woman Inmates
Cranston Patch: Governor McKee said that the RI Department of Corrections is teaming with Polaris MEP to create a manufacturing jobs pilot program for woman inmates.