This in-depth analysis expands on the Manufacturing USA Occupation and Competency Framework, describing the most common entry-level occupations in advanced manufacturing and connecting them to the industry’s most important skills and competencies across five technology areas in the Manufacturing USA network through 2030. The technical analysis emphasizes forward-looking, transferable skills. The report highlights connections between different career pathways in advanced manufacturing and potential augmentations to other workforce frameworks.
This report serves as a potential guide for workforce professionals, training providers in the advanced manufacturing sectors, other workforce frameworks. The analysis outlines actionable data to align curricula, training, and career pathways with the needs of the advanced manufacturing industry.
Released by the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing, this technical report supports the development of a common language around occupations, skills, and competencies to improve collaboration among industry, training providers, workers, and among the Manufacturing USA institutes.