Manufacturing Skills Institute - MSI

12/17/2024

Exciting News! Our academic partner, Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC), has received a generous donation of $1,000 from Hollister Incorporated, supporting our joint mission of fostering an inclusive workforce. WWRC offers the MSI Manufacturing Technician Level 1 (MT1) certification, empowering individuals with disabilities with essential skills for advanced manufacturing careers.

This partnership exemplifies the impact of collaboration in building a diverse and skilled workforce. A big thank you to Hollister Incorporated for championing disability employment and helping us train the leaders of tomorrow!

PARTNER WITH US >> manufacturingskillsinstitute.org/academic-partner-program/

10/21/2024

🚨Calling all Virginia Exporters!🌐 🛳️

Join the U.S. Commercial Service for a must-attend webinar on eCommerce and AI strategies to help your Virginia export business grow internationally! 🌎📈

🗓️ When: October 26, 2024
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM (ET)

💡 What You’ll Learn:
🔹 How AI can enhance your export strategy
🔹 Best practices for eCommerce in global markets
🔹 Insights from experts at the U.S. Commercial Service & IBT Online

This is an investment in your global success – reserve your spot today! 🚀

🔗 Register here:

Choose the right ecommerce platforms to streamline global sales and enhance user experience. Leverage AI tools to support customer personalization and automate routine tasks in export markets.

10/18/2024

🚨 Big News for Virginia! 🚨

This morning, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Executive Order 39, focused on improving efficiency and transparency in Virginia's permitting, licensing, and certification processes. 📋✨

Building on previous regulatory reforms, the order directs state agencies to:
✅ Streamline processes
💻 Digitize applications
🔍 Enhance user accessibility

🔗 Read the full press release for more details:

Governor Glenn Youngkin, 74th Governor of Virginia

10/16/2024

📢 FINAL DAY TO VOTE! 🏆

This is it, Virginia! 🏭 Today is your LAST chance to cast your vote in the 2024 Virginia Manufacturing Cup! 🌟

Help us decide who takes the top spot in this prestigious competition, celebrating innovation, creativity, and excellence in Virginia’s manufacturing industry. 🏅🔧

⏳ Voting closes at midnight, so don’t wait! Show your support for the industry that keeps Virginia’s economy strong! 💪

🗳️ Vote now for the Coolest Thing Made in Virginia: https://vamfgcup.com/

10/09/2024

🏆 Vote for the Coolest Thing Made in Virginia! 🏆

We’re down to the wire! ⏳ It's the FINAL WEEK of voting in the Virginia Manufacturing Cup competition to determine the Coolest Thing Made in Virginia! From cutting-edge tech to everyday essentials, the competition is fierce, so we need YOUR VOTE to help us determine the top winner. 💥

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the ingenuity, innovation, and craftsmanship of Virginia’s manufacturers before time runs out! Head to https://vamfgcup.com/ and cast your vote today! 🗳️

10/09/2024

Yesterday, Women in Manufacturing Virginia and Manufacturing Skills Institute - MSI participated in the incredible GiSTEM Thinking Big event at the Virginia Science Museum! ✨ It was great meeting so many bright, motivated students and introducing them to the exciting world of manufacturing.

It's inspiring to see the next generation dive into STEM activities and discover the endless possibilities awaiting them in the field. From building to problem-solving, these young minds showed real promise, and we can’t wait to see where their passion leads them! 🔧🔬

A huge shoutout to Girls impacting Science Technology Engineering Mathematics, Inc. for bringing together professionals from all over the Commonwealth to inspire and empower tomorrow’s innovators. We’re proud to be part of an event that’s building the future of Virginia industry! 👷👷‍♀️

10/07/2024

🚨 Final Voting Phase is LIVE! 🚨

It’s time to pick the best of the best in the Virginia Manufacturing Cup! Vote for your favorite product in each category through October 16th. 🏆

Vote once per day and help decide who takes home the title of the Coolest Thing Made in Virginia.

👉 Cast your votes now and support Virginia's top innovators!

Special thanks to our Title Sponsor: Relation Insurance Services



Every vote counts—let’s finish strong! 💪

10/04/2024

Join us in celebrating National Manufacturers Day!

Today, we join thousands of manufacturers across the country in celebrating ! This day is dedicated to showcasing the exciting reality and future of modern manufacturing careers. The VMA is proud to be a part of this incredible industry and continue to identify and create new opportunities in partnership with our members and manufacturers throughout Virginia.

Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or community leader, now is the perfect time to explore the innovation, technology, and job opportunities that manufacturing has to offer!

Throughout October, companies and educational institutions nationwide are opening their doors to inspire the next generation of makers and doers. 💼🔧

Learn more about how to get involved by heading over to https://mfgday.com/

MFG Day is manufacturing's biggest annual opportunity to inspire the next generation to explore careers in modern manufacturing through a series of focused events to promote manufacturing to students, parents and educators on the first Friday of October continuing throughout the rest of the month.

09/30/2024

🎉 Manufacturing Day ( ) is coming up this week on October 4th — help us celebrate by supporting Virginia's manufacturing excellence! 🚀

Just a week to go, we’re nearing the end of the first round of voting for the Virginia Manufacturing Cup. Cast your votes for the coolest thing made in Virginia before the round ends on October 6th! 🏆

You can vote up to 5 times per day. Every vote counts!

👉 https://vamfgcup.com

Let’s honor Virginia’s innovators this Manufacturing Day!

09/26/2024

🚨 Voting is LIVE and votes are rolling in for the 2024 Virginia Manufacturing Cup nominees! 🚨

The people are choosing their coolest things made in Virginia, and your votes count! 🏆

Vote up to 5 times per day through October 6th.

Help spotlight the innovation and excellence of Virginia’s manufacturing community.

👉 Cast your votes now at https://ow.ly/fWPv50TwpEB and show your support for Virginia’s manufacturers!

Let’s celebrate the best products made in our state!

Thanks to Relation Insurance Services for sponsoring this year's Cup!

The Virginia Manufacturing Cup celebrates the incredible work and diversity of the manufacturing sector in Virginia.

09/24/2024

🚨 Voting is now LIVE for the Virginia Manufacturing Cup! 🚨

It's time to choose the coolest thing made in Virginia, and your votes count! 🏆

Vote up to 5 times per day through October 6th and help spotlight the innovation and excellence of Virginia’s manufacturing community.

👉 Cast your votes now at https://vamfgcup.com/ and show your support for Virginia’s manufacturers!

Let’s celebrate the best products made in the Commonwealth!

Winners will be announced on November 8th at the VMA's Virginia Manufacturing Gala. More information here - https://members.vamanufacturers.com/calendar/Details/vma-gala-virginia-manufacturing-cup-celebration-1042218

Special thanks to this year's Title Sponsor !

09/20/2024

What an incredible day at the 2024 Virginia Environmental Health & Safety (VEHS) Conference! 🌱💼

This year's sessions were packed with actionable insights on compliance, safety, and sustainability, and it was great to see so many leaders engaging in these critical discussions. Thanks to everyone for making this event a success.

A big thank you to all our expert speakers, including our keynote speaker, Adan Ortiz, as well as Virginia's department directors, regulators, legislators, and allies who shared information, best practices, and technologies. We’re proud to be part of such a proactive and forward-thinking industry!

Yesterday's conference could not have been pulled off without the support of our many sponsors. You can find a full list of them on the event page here: https://ow.ly/My1550TrR8n

Check out some highlights from the sessions below ⬇️.

Let’s continue driving innovation and safety across the manufacturing sector.