Anything is Possible: James Votava Forged a Future in Metalcasting with FEF
James Votava’s passion for building began as a kid with his legos. When the time came to choose a college major, mechanical engineering felt like the right fit, but his […]
METAL Meets Merit: Inspiring Young Minds at the Scouting America Foundry Workshop
METAL workforce training specialist Ralph Workman joined 24 Scouting America scouts from Michigan, Ohio and Rochester, New York at Kent State University for a metallurgy workshop. The event, hosted by […]
METAL Wows at Grainger County World of Work Fair
RUTLEDGE, Tenn. — The METAL team joined more than 75 business and industry leaders at the Grainger County Schools Career and Technical Education World of Work (WoW) Fair on Tuesday, […]
Magic of Metallurgy brings ‘Wizard of Oz’ Character to Life at Seymour Primary School
Students at Seymour Primary School recently experienced metallurgy first-hand during a live sand casting demonstration at the school’s annual Book Bash celebration. METAL (Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeships & Learning) and […]
Apprenticeships Strengthen the U.S. Industrial Workforce
On National Apprenticeship Day, Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) recognizes the powerful impact of apprenticeships in addressing workforce gaps and supporting the U.S. defense and industrial bases. The […]
Casting the Future: Ianto Woolridge’s Journey into Metalcasting with FEF
Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) partners with the Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF) to help build the next generation of talent in U.S. manufacturing. Established in 1947, FEF is […]
Virtual Reality Meets Metallurgy: The Future of Defense Training is Here
To address the growing need for skilled workers in the U.S. industrial base, the Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program collaborates with universities to offer immersive bootcamps that equip participants with essential skills in metallurgy and manufacturing. One unique offering during these bootcamps is virtual reality-based foundry tours.
How a METAL Bootcamp Inspired Jaeger Group’s Leap into Casting
Walt and Janelle Jaeger, the dynamic husband-and-wife team behind Jaeger Technology Group, are no strangers to innovation. With more than 16 years of experience in 3D printing across industries ranging […]
Training Tomorrow’s Defense Experts: Inside the UTK METAL Bootcamp
In the world of manufacturing, metallurgy is more than just a technical skill—it’s the backbone of industries like aerospace, defense, and renewable energy. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is […]
Teknovation: Forging the Future | METAL Bootcamp tackles skilled labor shortage in U.S. Defense industry
Original source: Teknovation Participants explored the skills needed to pursue careers in metalwork that support the U.S. manufacturing of critical materials. Experts in casting and forging are necessary for the well-being, […]
Exploring Investment Casting: A Hands-On Workshop Experience
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UTK) hosted an investment casting workshop in early March to introduce high school students to careers in metallurgy. The workshop was a part of […]
Shaping the Future of Metallurgy: Inside the UTK METAL Bootcamp
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) recently hosted a METAL bootcamp designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of metallurgical engineers and tradespeople. METAL—short for Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeships […]