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Earning your Lean Bronze Certification is a powerful way to prove your knowledge of lean principles, drive operational excellence, and advance your career. The comprehensive Lean Bronze Certification Review Course and Exam is designed to help you master the fundamentals and prepare with confidence.

Whether you’re looking to eliminate waste on your shop floor or lead your team to greater efficiency, this course is your roadmap to success. Learn more:

Lean Bronze Certification Review Course & Exam The 2-Day GBMP Lean Bronze Certification Review Course prepares participants to take and pass SME's Lean Bronze Certification Examination. The three-hour multiple-choice exam is designed to test students' understanding of the Lean Certification Body of Knowledge; the review course provides an overvi...

Heading to the International Manufacturing Technology Show this September? We rounded up six must-visit destinations to help you make the most of your time on the show floor.

From robotics to precision measurement and workforce development, these are some of the exhibitors showcasing technologies shaping the future of manufacturing.

FANUC America Corporation | MSC Industrial Supply | Parker Hannifin | Pratt & Whitney Measurement Systems Inc. | Tooling U-SME | SME at the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS

Read the full blog and start planning your visit: https://brnw.ch/21x3MZw

Tooling U-SME multi-language translations allow organizations to deliver standardized manufacturing training instantly across locations, languages, and teams, accelerating onboarding, improving comprehension, and reducing ex*****on variability without recreating content.

19 Languages Now Available: https://brnw.ch/21x3LCn

English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Polish, Dutch, Ukrainian, Hindi, Hebrew, Turkish, Swedish, Vietnamese, German, Japanese, Russian, and Thai.

To request access or enable multi-language translations, contact us to connect with your workforce specialist. More Info: https://brnw.ch/21x3LCn

Great manufacturing leaders need more than just good networking. They need a trusted circle to solve real business challenges.

SME Executive Edge is an online executive cohort built for Presidents, Owners, and CEOs of small to mid-size manufacturers — designed to help leaders make better decisions, faster through confidential, professionally facilitated peer discussions. Learn More: https://brnw.ch/21x3DEn

✔️ 10 monthly online sessions
✔️ Practical peer learning
✔️ Manufacturing leaders from across the country
✔️ 12 limited seats available

Apply Early: https://brnw.ch/21x3DEn

Raytheon (RTX) is building the next generation of engineering leaders through continuous learning, mentoring, certifications, and mission-driven development.

At SME FUSION, Kassie Diaz, PhD Student, Raytheon (RTX), shared how continuous learning, clear career pathways, mentoring, certifications, and early leadership development are helping engineers grow, stay engaged, and contribute to mission-critical work. More: https://brnw.ch/21x3Cfi

✔ Development must be continuous, not occasional
✔ Career paths should be clear yet flexible
✔ Leadership starts long before a title
✔ Investing in people drives retention
✔ Mission alignment strengthens engagement

Full Story: https://brnw.ch/21x3Cfi

Congratulations to Matrix Human Services, the recipient of SME’s 2026 Workforce Development Innovations Award!

By creating flexible, industry-aligned training programs and removing barriers to employment, Matrix is helping Detroit residents build meaningful careers in manufacturing and emerging technologies.

Their impact speaks for itself:
✔️ 84% retention rate
✔️ 84% completion rate
✔️ 73% credential attainment rate
✔️ 81% job placement rate

Through short-term, stackable training pathways, hands-on learning experiences, and comprehensive learner support, Matrix is connecting individuals to in-demand careers while helping employers address critical workforce needs.

We're proud to recognize Matrix Human Services for its commitment to workforce innovation, equitable access to opportunity, and the development of a skilled, future-ready manufacturing workforce. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x3oBQ

📢 Michigan K-12 Districts: Round 2 of the Michigan CTE Expansion Grant (Section 61v) is officially open!

Funding up to $400,000 per program is available to launch or expand high-quality CTE pathways, including advanced manufacturing, robotics, and AI. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2026. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x3gFc

Join us next week on June 17 at 11:00 AM ET for Root Cause Analysis That Actually Works. A practical webinar designed to help manufacturing leaders and teams move beyond temporary fixes and build sustainable solutions.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:
✔️ A framework for successful Root Cause Analysis
✔️ Tools to permanently resolve recurring issues
✔️ Controls to sustain improvements over time
✔️ How organizational culture impacts lasting results

Save your spot: https://brnw.ch/21x3fjl

Facing upcoming retirements among long-tenured tool and die makers, Pella Windows and Doors partnered with Tooling U-SME Talent & Workforce Services manufacturing consulting to accelerate qualification and prepare the next generation of skilled talent through career progression modeling and blended training.

“We had a lot of talent but didn’t have a distribution curve in terms of experience in our die area,” said Kurtis Webb, Engineering Manager at Pella Corporation. “That’s what led us to think more intentionally about how to accelerate that learning curve — so we’d have people ready as others retire.”

Learn how Tooling U-SME helps manufacturers accelerate time to proficiency: https://brnw.ch/21x367F

Partnership Helps Pella Corporation Accelerate Qualification Through Career Progression Modeling

What does it take to reduce manufacturing workforce attrition and build a stronger workforce?

Textron Aviation tackled the challenge head-on with a 100,000 sq. ft. Career & Learning Center, an 85/15 hands-on training model, and employee support programs focused on retention and long-term success. The results: improved retention for employees with less than one year tenure by 15%.

✈️ Learn More: https://brnw.ch/21x3422