LIFT

Big Bend Technical College recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center in rural Perry, Florida, marking a major milestone for workforce development, economic recovery, and regional resilience – inspired by LIFT . The new center reflects a multi-year effort to bring high-value, in-demand advanced...

Following our milestone ten-year anniversary, 2025 was a year of continued innovation, engagement, and improvement experienced by the advanced manufacturing network and beyond.

Notable highlights from 2025 include:

In an effort to equip job seekers, employers, and trainers with the...

LIFT , the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, has officially welcomed more than 1,000 students to its Puerto Rico Learning Lab since its launch this past April.

Students from across the island, some traveling more than 90 minutes, have participated in the Learning Lab’s hands-on...