Other Resources: National
This is a list of helpful and interesting national resources related to manufacturing.
ACT
ACT’s website provides an overview of the NCRC and links to information for career seekers, employers, workforce development, and educators.
American Welding Society (AWS)
recognized as the leading national authority in welding, AWS is committed to excellence.
Annual List of Apprenticeship Related Training Providers for Academic Year 2010-2011
Provides contact information for the various apprenticeship-related training providers throughout the State of Oregon.
Apprenticeship Program Sponsors Database
This database provides a drop-down menu of U.S. States and Territories from which to search for apprenticeship and training programs.
Art of Lean
The Art of Lean provides resources and information on the Toyota Production System (TPS), including Toyota’s history and implementation of lean, articles, interviews, forms and documents useful for lean implementations and a quarterly newsletter.
ASQ
Information on manufacturing-related quality assurance certifications from entry-level to advanced.
Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME)
The Association of Manufacturing Excellence Web site is a link to information about Lean Certification programs, conferences and events of interest to the AME community.
Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME)
The Association of Manufacturing Excellence Web site is a link to information about Lean Certification programs, conferences and events of interest to the AME community.
Competency Model Clearinghouse
This Web site showcases the Department of Labor Competency Model framework, with a focus on the newly developed Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model.
Dream It. Do It.
The National Association of Manufacturers’ Dream It. Do It. campaign helps young adults find careers that they can be passionate about in one of manufacturing's many exciting sectors, whether they’re interested in cars, computers, music, & art.