Building the Workforce of Tomorrow
Engaging Industry | Enhancing Education | Inspiring Students
As one of the eight Minnesota State Centers of Excellence, our focus in on addressing the talent needs of advanced manufacturing. We serve as an innovative and collaborative effort between education and industry to recruit, educate, and train workers for dynamic careers in advanced manufacturing.
What We Do
We bridge the gap between manufacturers and future employees by engaging industry, enhancing education, and inspiring students to pursue careers in advanced manufacturing.
Who We Work With
We collaborate directly with manufacturers, educators, parents, influencers, students, and manufacturing stakeholders
The Center
We work closely with Minnesota State colleges and universities to prepare students for in-demand advanced manufacturing careers. One of our primary roles is to help engage manufacturers statewide to support their current recruitment needs. We collaborate with influencers and stakeholders to distribute effective resources to promote advanced manufacturing, and equip educators to support manufacturing career exploration and inspire youth.
Vision
To be recognized as the foremost authority in industry engagement, educational enhancement, and student inspiration. We are committed to addressing manufacturer-identified challenges, equipping educators with essential resources, and cultivating a skilled and diverse manufacturing workforce.
Mission
Our mission is to promote manufacturing careers and establish pathways that lead individuals to rewarding employment within the industry.
Values
Leadership
We know that leadership is earned and work to win the trust of our partners.
Innovation
We embrace challenges and look for creative solutions.
Education
We value education, an important step on the pathway to success.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of working together.
Continuous Improvement
We evaluate and refine in
constant pursuit of excellence.
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Minnesota State made the strategic decision to sunset the Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, located at Bemidji State University, and merge/transfer operations, programs, and initiatives to the Minnesota State Engineering Center of Excellence, located at Minnesota State University – Mankato. The new center will be named the Minnesota State Engineering and Applied Manufacturing Center of Excellence. The director for the new combined center is Jason Bruns (jason.bruns@mnsu.edu). He will be your contact moving forward.