Digital News & Updates

May 2025 | Issue 1

NEW Member Engagement - 2025

The NCATC Board of Directors have made some important changes to the modes, frequency, and formats of communications and outreach to our members this year.

They include:

DIgital News - New Monthly Briefs Format
Innovation Exchange - Partner Webinars+
Deeper Member Engagement
Member News - Online Submission Form

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AACC 2025 Annual - CEWD Commission Meeting

NCATC has been an active member of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on Economic and Workforce Development (CEWD) for over two decades. CEWD group picture taken at the AACC 2025 Annual in Nashville, TN - April 12, 2025.

Craig McAtee, Executive Director & CEO for NCATC has been honored to serve on this commission for the past 22 years, advancing our workforce development best & promising practices, national policies, and mission for our members.

AACC CEWD Meeting Agenda

2025 NCATC President's Message

As the new President of the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC), I am honored and energized to lead this dynamic network of forward-thinking institutions, partners, and industry collaborators. Together, we share a powerful mission: to fuel innovation, empower learners, and strengthen our workforce through advanced technology education.

As we continue to navigate a rapidly evolving workforce landscape, NCATC remains committed to staying ahead of the curve—through innovation, collaboration, and shared purpose. Thank you for your continued partnership and belief in the power of connection.

Here’s to bold ideas, shared success, and a transformational year ahead!

With gratitude and enthusiasm,

Alicia Uhde

President, NCATC

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Manufacturing Rising: Workforce Reshoring

For reshoring and workforce development efforts to succeed, industry leaders say public perception must change.

Urgency builds for workforce development solutions as manufacturing reshoring grabs headlines.

As of February 2025, the average hourly earnings among U.S. manufacturing production and nonsupervisory workers was $28.68, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For all manufacturing employees, average hourly earnings were $34.92.

Foreign direct investment jumped from $757 billion in 2010 to $2.22 trillion in 2023, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In 2022, the manufacturing sector accounted for 42.4% of the total FDI position in the U.S.

As of March 2025, U.S. manufacturing employment remained above pre-pandemic levels at 12.764 million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s about 12,000 more jobs than in February 2020.

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