America Makes Launches Free, Digital Tool to Broaden Additive Manufacturing Career Opportunities
AMJobs facilitates access to careers, supports industry growth, talent development
YOUNGSTOWN, OH—America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, is excited to announce the launch of the newest education and workforce development (EWD) digital tool, AMJobs, in collaboration with CAST, Inc., a nonprofit education research and development organization focused on designing equitable and inclusive learning experiences. The digital platform was funded by the Ohio Department of Development.
AMJobs is a free tool to facilitate access to a wide range of additive manufacturing (AM) careers, support the industry’s growth, and foster talent development.
As AM evolves, the need for a skilled workforce is crucial. America Makes, with its comprehensive EWD training programs, is dedicated to guiding individuals in exploring careers, developing industry-aligned skills, and reaching educational and career milestones.
“AMJobs opens the door for everyone to experience the world of AM, demystifying the industry and bringing its reality closer to those who may perceive it as unconventional. Considered as our ‘front door,’ it invites individuals to glimpse inside and gain insight into the dynamic AM industry,” said Emily Young, EWD Project Engineer at America Makes.
The initiative incorporated input from essential stakeholders, educators, and K-12 students to address the needs of learners. Their valuable insights guided the platform’s design to ensure that exploring careers in AM resonates with their priorities and requirements. They included:
- Samantha Snabes, re:3D, Inc.
- Katie Schultz, VISN 12 Great Lakes VA Healthcare System
- Ayna Ramseur-Moore, CoCreate Stamford – GE Appliances
- Jill Marconi, Ohio Aerospace Institute
- Mireya Flores, W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
- Nick Duncan, MatterHackers
- Josh Dewitt, VA Medical Center Ralph H. Johnson Charleston
Additionally, America Makes designed the platform for all learners through Universal Design for Learning (UDL), developed by CAST, Inc. It empowers learners by creating thoughtful and active learning environments that support meaningful choices, self-awareness, and genuine understanding. This approach helps learners set intentional goals and take self-directed actions to achieve their learning objectives.
To access AMJobs, visit www.americamakes.us/amnation/amjobs.
To learn more about CAST, Inc., visit https://www.cast.org/about/about-cast.
