Other financial and policy support is coming in from local universities , banks , airports , economic development organizations , city governments , and elected officials , as well as a number of local manufacturing organizations , such as Jacob ’ s ATC Manufacturing , and many others . This tech hub is poised to move forward with its program , whether or not the Phase 2 application is accepted — an incredible accomplishment that will ripple across the region for years to come .
Switching gears to workforce development , one of the things I hear most from the supply chain is that they are in need of skilled workers . Jacob assures , “ Upskilling our current workforce is crucial to maintaining our competitive edge in the aerospace industry .” The AAMMC is committed to educating and growing the skills of our current workforce and ensuring they are equipped with the necessary expertise to meet the demands of advanced aerospace manufacturing technologies , including a special focus on thermoplastic composite ( TPC ) aerospace materials and high-rate production solutions .
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