Rebuilding America's Workforce. Restoring American Capability!

America’s ability to innovate, defend, and compete depends on one thing above all: skilled people who know how to make things. 

Join us October 20-22 in Galveston, TX and become part of the movement to rebuild America’s manufacturing and defense workforce.  

 

For decades, critical knowledge and trades have been allowed to fade. In October, leaders across manufacturing, defense, education, and workforce development are coming together to reverse that trend. 

Be part of the movement to rebuild America’s workforce and join us for the inaugural Make It In America Summit, sponsored by The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation and powered by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station Workforce Development. 

Industry, education, and workforce leaders from across the country gather to shape strategies that drive growth, strengthen our workforce, and revitalize the manufacturing industry.

 

Join us as we have critical discussions around

  • Advanced manufacturing & machining
  • Casting, forging and metals manufacturing
  • Defense industrial base readiness
  • Regional and national workforce strategies
  • K-12 and postsecondary alignment
  • Appreneticeships and career pathways

By registering, you’ll gain access to: 

  • Keynotes from national workforce and industry leaders 

  • Panel discussions with employers and educators 

  • Case studies from successful training programs 

  • Networking with peers and partners 

  • Actionable tools and resources 

 

Registration Pricing
Category Early Bird
(before June 30, 2026)
Regular
(July 1 - Sept 15, 2026)
Late
(Sept 16 - Oct 19, 2026)
Select
Attendee $300 $500 $700 REGISTER
Government $250 $300 $350 REGISTER
K-12, Academia, Students $250 $300 $350 REGISTER
Veterans $250 $300 $350 REGISTER
Active Military First 100 FREE with ID - Must Register REGISTER

 

We are here to assist you with any questions or requests you may have!

MFGworkforce@tamu.edu

 

 

 

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