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Celebrating Those on the “Fast Track” to Meaningful Manufacturing Careers

On May 13, 2022, partners Polaris MEP, CCRI and the Rhode Island Department of Labor celebrated students in…

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What Level Of Risk Are You Comfortable With?

In a new post, Center Director Kathie Mahoney discusses risk versus return & the reality of cyber-security risk…

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Cranston Patch: RI Starting Manufacturing Jobs Program for Woman Inmates

Cranston Patch: Governor McKee said that the RI Department of Corrections is teaming with Polaris MEP to create…

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New MEP National Network Infographic Explores Reshoring

A new reshoring infographic from the MEP National Network offers data on this manufacturing trend as well as…

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Providence Business First: Polaris MEP seeks input as RI manufacturing economy rebounds

Providence Business First reports that Polaris MEP is expanding and diversifying its advisory board as the RI manufacturing…

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Write Better Job Descriptions to Attract Better Candidates

RI Manufacturers can attract better candidates by writing better job descriptions. Polaris MEP's Workforce Coordinator offers four tips.

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Polaris MEP Seeks Advisory Board Members to Move RI Manufacturing Forward

Polaris MEP is expanding its Advisory Board of Directors, to support its mission to strengthen RI’s small and…

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Food giveaway caters to Rhode Island’s Southeast Asian community

 Polaris MEP was proud to support the Center for Southeast Asians "Year of the Tiger" on the 12th…

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Coming Down on DOWNTIME – Getting to the Bottom of Waste

In a blog post & video, Polaris MEP project manager Nathan Bonds discusses how to fight DOWNTIME Waste…

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The Manufacturing Melting Pot

RI boasts a wide variety of manufacturing industries -- it's a manufacturing melting pot, writes Polaris MEP Center…

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Cobots Can Help Solve Social Distancing and Labor Challenges

Cobots (collaborative robots) are flexible automation solutions that can alleviate manufacturing issues of labor shortages and social distancing.

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Introducing Tomorrow’s Workers to Manufacturing Careers through High School “Industry Projects”

"Industry Projects" are a great way to introduce today's high schoolers/ tomorrow's workers to a rewarding manufacturing career.