Nam-Endorsed Skills Certification System Producing a High-Performance Manufacturing Sorkforce
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ACT, Inc.ACT, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit organization that serves as a worldwide leader in educational research and measurement expertise. It is widely recognized for providing comprehensive solutions that promote college and workforce readiness for individuals. Its solutions include the National Career Readiness Certificate, a meaningful credential issued to individuals who possess essential skills that are directly related to work. The Certificate is the centerpiece of a nationwide initiative based on the WorkKeys® system, which includes assessments, research data linking skills to job requirements, and learning tools for improving foundational skills. ACT provides its solutions in support of its institutional mission: Helping people achieve education and workplace success. |
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Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)Modern manufacturing requires 21st century skills. The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) is an industry-led training, assessment and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by the nation’s production workers. The nationwide MSSC System, based upon federally-endorsed national standards, offers both entry-level and incumbent workers the opportunity to demonstrate that they have mastered the skills increasingly needed in the high-growth, technology-intensive jobs of the 21st century. The MSSC’s vision is to train and credential America’s workforce with the high-performance knowledge and skills necessary to boost the productivity, innovation, and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers. MSSC issues credentials leading to the full Certified Production Technician (CPT) Certification. |
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The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) was formed in 1995 by the metalworking trade associations to develop and maintain a globally competitive American workforce. NIMS sets skills standards for the precision manufacturing industry, certifies individual skills against the standards and accredits training programs that meet NIMS quality requirements. NIMS operates under rigorous and highly disciplined processes as the only developer of American National Standards for the nation’s metalworking industry accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). NIMS certifies individual skills against the 24 NIMS national standards. The NIMS credentialing program requires that the candidate meet both industry designed performance and theory requirements. There are 48 distinct NIMS skill certifications covering the processes in precision manufacturing from entry to master levels. |
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The American Welding Society (AWS)Founded in 1919, the American Welding Society (AWS) is the world's leading nonprofit organization devoted to welding in industry and construction. From factory floor to high-rise buildings, from military weaponry to home products, AWS continues to lead the way in supporting welding education and technology development. The mission of the American Welding Society is to advance the science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying. Nearly 30,000 personnel currently hold AWS certifications |
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The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is the world’s premier source for manufacturing knowledge, education and professional networking. Through its many programs, events and activities, SME connects manufacturing practitioners to their peers, to the latest technology and the most up-to-date processes spanning all manufacturing industries and disciplines. Understanding that careers in manufacturing are critical to future economic growth, SME is dedicated to building a manufacturing workforce pipeline, supporting current practitioners and the professional credentials that validate them. |
