

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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]