The Department of Economic Development has created cluster focuses and enlisted help from industry to focus joint efforts on the most critical issues. Hence the creation of the Nebraska Manufacturing Advisory Council.
The Nebraska Manufacturing Advisory Council (NeMAC) is an industry driven advocate and advisory council to Nebraska state agencies and leaders in maximizing global competitiveness in the manufacturing industry. The council provides a forum for discussing industry-related problems and resolutions and serves as a voice for manufacturers to strengthen Nebraska’s second largest economic driver.
The manufacturing industry is at the beginning of another revolution! The continued improvement of robotics and the emergence of 3D printers mean manufacturing facilities look more like science fiction than the spare production lines pioneered by Henry NeMAC is a group of Nebraska manufacturers leading the way, and want others to see how exciting and rewarding the future of manufacturing is.
The Nebraska Manufacturing Advisory Council (NeMAC) acts as an industry-driven advocate and advisor to Nebraska state agencies and leadership in maximizing our global competitiveness in manufacturing. The council will provide a forum for discussion industry related problems and resolutions and will be a voice for Nebraska manufacturers to strengthen the states’ second largest economic driver.
The following strategic initiatives have been identified by the council as priorities-
The Nebraska Manufacturing Advisory Council (NeMAC) is an industry driven advocate and advisory council to Nebraska state agencies and leaders in maximizing global competitiveness in the manufacturing industry. The council provides a forum for discussing industry-related problems and resolutions and serves as a voice for manufacturers to strengthen Nebraska’s second largest economic driver.
The manufacturing industry is at the beginning of another revolution! The continued improvement of robotics and the emergence of 3D printers mean manufacturing facilities look more like science fiction than the spare production lines pioneered by Henry NeMAC is a group of Nebraska manufacturers leading the way, and want others to see how exciting and rewarding the future of manufacturing is.
The Nebraska Manufacturing Advisory Council (NeMAC) acts as an industry-driven advocate and advisor to Nebraska state agencies and leadership in maximizing our global competitiveness in manufacturing. The council will provide a forum for discussion industry related problems and resolutions and will be a voice for Nebraska manufacturers to strengthen the states’ second largest economic driver.
The following strategic initiatives have been identified by the council as priorities-
- Education: Create and support STEM opportunities for junior and senior high school students focused on manufacturing occupations, particularly in rural areas; build the manufacturing talent pipeline in Nebraska schools; provide a more positive image regarding manufacturing in Nebraska to students, parents, and teachers; proactively reach out to share information about career opportunities available in manufacturing; promotion of zero debt upon completion of education.
- Legislation: Understand legislative issues affecting manufacturers as well as education and/or labor; identify key issues facing manufacturing in Nebraska and coordinate with public sector partners to work resolutions; invite public sector partners to provide information that is beneficial to our business (i.e. health care reform, tax incentives, training opportunities, education, etc.)
- Industry Collaboration: Collaborate with Next Generation Industry Partnerships; provide facility and plant tours.
- Workforce: Impact the image of manufacturing in Nebraska as a career destination
