Manufacturers across Wyoming have a critical need for up-to-date trained workforce. The advanced manufacturing programs, with the leadership of Manufacturing Works, have partnered with local manufactures to identify those needs and build a curriculum and program to train a qualified workforce. Further, Manufacturing Works will utilize WIP to increase skill-based training for Wyoming manufacturing companies and provide agile resources to up-skill the current workforce and prepare students. This support will allow Wyoming businesses to pivot as necessary and fill workforce needs as they arise.
Manufacturers across Wyoming face a critical need for a modern, well-trained workforce. Alongside new or strengthened advanced manufacturing programs, partnerships with local manufacturers have also been established to identify workforce needs and develop targeted curricula. Utilizing the support of the WIP, these programs focus on enhancing skill-based training for manufacturing companies, providing agile resources to upskill the current workforce, and preparing students for future demands. This support enables Wyoming businesses to adapt and meet evolving workforce requirements efficiently.
Manufacturing in Wyoming is growing, and the WIP is making sure the state’s workforce is there to tackle the challenge. Community colleges across the state are enhancing curricula, investing in advanced equipment, and providing hands-on learning opportunities in areas like CNC, robotics, automation, and advanced materials. Outreach programs are engaging K–12 students and the broader community, while programs such as Manufacturing Works are building strong partnerships with local businesses to address workforce gaps, provide industry-recognized credentials, and upskill current employees. The overall purpose of these efforts is preparing students and workers for the demands of modern manufacturing and supporting the growth and competitiveness of Wyoming’s manufacturing sector.