Carolyn Lee
President and Executive Director of the Manufacturing Institute leading efforts to build and strengthen the US manufacturing workforce through training, apprenticeships, and industry partnerships.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 22min
US manufacturing’s next test: Building a workforce for a new era
Carolyn Lee, President and Executive Director of the Manufacturing Institute, leads national efforts to grow manufacturing talent through training and apprenticeships. She discusses persistent talent shortages, rethinking recruitment and early outreach, using automation to upskill not replace workers, flexible work-design, and scaling regional partnerships and apprenticeship programs to build career pathways.
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Mar 26, 2025 • 43min
The Evolving Manufacturing Industry: Skills, Technology, & Workforce Growth
Carolyn Lee, President of The Manufacturing Institute, shares her journey from a manufacturing family to a leader in workforce development. She tackles the pressing challenges in attracting talent and bridging the skills gap. Education initiatives like Heroes MAKE America are highlighted for transitioning veterans into manufacturing roles. Carolyn emphasizes the significance of storytelling in reshaping perceptions of manufacturing careers and discusses how AI and automation are transforming the industry, requiring a blend of technical and core skills.
