Manufacturing companies in today’s workplace expect employees to work smarter and contribute to the company’s success. Increasingly, advanced manufacturing companies are turning to apprenticeship to develop, grow, and retain a skilled workforce. Apprenticeship programs combine on-the-job learning with related instruction in technical areas to produce qualified, highly-productive employees for careers requiring precision skills. Today, even more emphasis is being placed on apprenticeship programs that upgrade skills of existing employees, moving them up the career ladder and opening up opportunities for new workers to the industry.

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While most manufacturers are back to work, the struggle to keep facilities safe and compliant with the latest rules and regulations regarding workplace safety have just begun. CMTC has developed a Return to Work Guide that's a comprehensive COVID-19 pandemic preparedness and response guide for manufacturers that includes information on:

The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering is in the process of updating their manufacturing curriculum to respond to the needs of the manufacturing industry as it adopts Industry 4.0 Technologies. They would truly appreciate your assistance by completing their survey of the required competencies at your firm. It should not take more than 10 minutes to complete the survey. Closing date for survey is 8/21/2020.

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is now accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC). There are $80 million in tax credits available during this application period for businesses that are expanding and adding full-time jobs in the state.

The deadline to submit applications is Monday, August 17, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).

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Throughout Southern California daily and weekly webinars are offered to assist business owners and answer questions about federal emergency relief loans and other business financing options and resources.

The U.S. Deparment of Commerce Commercial Service presents a six-part virtual forum for women entrepreneurs who wish to boldly grow their business into new markets!

With the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), this dynamic forum provides a truly unique opportunity to gain the tools, skills and networks to build an export strategy and develop business connections.

Preview the CAMX education programming with exclusive webinars, starting in August. Learn virtually from leading experts to gain a basic knowledge base and more understanding about composites. Register today at no-charge.

Space Tech Expo Connect is ready to welcome you to four days of live sessions, business opportunities and smart networking online. This event will serve as an interactive gathering place to source the latest products and solutions, hear from industry pioneers and make connections with your fellow aerospace professionals all from the comfort of your own workspace.

SME wants to help you stay connected to the best and brightest in the aerospace manufacturing community via The Satellite Sessions. This series of monthly online webinars produced by the SME Technical Community and AeroDef Manufacturing cover a variety of topics ranging from “Next-Generation Automation” to “Industry 4.0 for Aerospace Manufacturing” and more, these monthly sessions will lead the way to AeroDef Manufacturing 2021 in Long Beach.

The Aerospace & Defense Forum is a global aerospace and defense leadership community that provides opportunities for sharing of information and analysis, mutual support and encouragement, partnering, innovation, and performance breakthroughs. Visit https://aerospacedefenseforum.org/calendar/ for descriptions and links to RSVP to any of the meetings.