Manufacturing Technology Related Links

Washington State Employment Security Department
This site shows that Machinists are in demand in Washington State.

AMT
Founded in 1902,  AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology represents and promotes the interests of American providers of manufacturing machinery and equipment.  Its goal is to promote technological advancements and improvements in the design, manufacture and sale of members' products in those markets and act as an industry advocate on trade matters to governments and trade organizations throughout the world.

AWB
The Association of Washington Business lobbies in Olympia for public policy that encourages economic growth, boosts productivity and creates jobs, and serves as Washington’s Chamber of Commerce.

MSSC
The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council system - skill standards, assessments and certifications – is designed to give manufacturers a yardstick to measure, improve and profit from a workforce trained in cutting-edge manufacturing skill.

MTAG
Manufacturing Technical Advisory Group - A partnership of Washington business, education, government, labor and community to address the emerging technological needs of education and the manufacturing/engineering industry.

NAM
National Association of Manufacturers - The NAM's mission is to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturers and to improve American living standards by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment conducive to U.S. economic growth, and to increase understanding among policymakers, the media and the public about the importance of manufacturing to America's economic strength. 

PSCME
Puget Sound Consortium for Manufacturing Excellence - A regional education-industry partnership to enhance the connection between manufacturing technology, education, student career goals, and private sector demand.

SME
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is the world's leading professional society supporting lifelong manufacturing education, promoting an increased awareness of manufacturing engineering, and helping to keep manufacturing professionals up to date on leading trends and technologies.

VMS
The Virtual Machine Shop (VMS) is a web site dedicated to the perpetuation of machine tool knowledge and training. This link takes you to an article by Jay Leno entitled, "Calling All Machinists."

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