Paving the way to a sustainable workforce for advanced manufacturing.
Our Mission
The IWA, a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit, is one of the northeast region’s leading advanced manufacturing workforce-development training organizations. We provide essential programming for incumbent and in-transition workers, and college and non-college bound students; from energy to aerospace, pharmaceuticals to building trades. The IWA partners with industry, government, and educational institutions to fill the employment pipeline for in-demand engineers, and installation and technical service workers, with a focus on hard-to-fill positions, and on low-income, high needs communities.
The IWA also works with national research and training institutions to ensure our programs consistently meet and exceed local and national skills requirements.
We're solving big problems
Breaking Belief Barriers
Let’s break the student ” I can’t ” belief barrier. We have an emphasis on underserved communities. Everyone has the potential to succeed through the Institute for Workforce Advancement.
Bringing Women into Advanced Manufacturing & Composites
Women represent only 29% of total workers in STEM fields, although this number varies greatly across different STEM industries. The demand and opportunity for women to enter the composite & advanced manufacturing industry are limitless.
Creating Racial Equity in the Workforce
Students of color, who represent a combined 26% of the U.S. population (21 years or older), account for only 15% of STEM college degree holders and 11% of the STEM workforce.
