Summary
Automation Alley is a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) for North America and a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center with a global outlook and a regional focus. We facilitate public-private partnerships by connecting industry, education and government to fuel Michigan's economy.
Engineering workforce trends 2026 are becoming clear as we approach the end of 2025. This year highlighted major gaps in the engineering labor market, especially across defense, EV, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. As demand rises and hiring becomes more...
Manufacturing Day is one of those events that really shows what makes Macomb County special. Every year, our team at Macomb County Planning and Economic Development helps organize a week of tours where local manufacturers open their doors to high school students. It’s...
"The shifts we are seeing in technology and work are not temporary. They represent a new reality that requires coordination across business, education and public policy. The insights shared by employers, educators and workforce experts over the past year have helped...
Engineering workforce trends for 2026 show rising demand and persistent talent shortages—especially in defense, EV, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing—making proactive hiring planning and competitive recruiting essential for companies heading into the new year.
Macomb County turned Manufacturing Day into a week-long celebration, giving nearly 2,000 students hands-on tours at 69 local companies to explore modern manufacturing careers and see the many paths to success in the industry.
What builds a future ready workforce? Noel Nevshehir, Automation Alley Director of International Business Services and Global Strategic Partnerships, takes on this question with data-driven insight featured in Industry Week.
