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Manufacturing Matters: February 2026

Date: February 1, 2026

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Cover Story:
MACNY’S Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs are Changing the Faces of Manufacturing

 

Page 3 | President’s Message:
Build Human Capability for Advanced Manufacturing’s Next Chapter

 

Page 6 | Workforce Development:
Just Go for It: A Journey to Apprenticeship

 

Page 7 | Partners for Education & Business, Inc.:
Taking it to Heart: Students Complete CPR Certification at Upstate Medical University

 

Page 9 | Leadership Development:
Are You Willing to Have Great Expectations?

 

Page 10 | Staff Announcements
MACNY Hires Six New Employees

 

Page 12 | Upcoming Events:
Opportunities for you and your workforce

 

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