🤖 Advanced Manufacturing #14

This week in the Advanced Manufacturing space, Corning injected $1.5B to expand its Michigan facility, creating 400 advanced manufacturing jobs and strengthening the US solar supply chain. The plant will produce high-purity polysilicon for solar wafers, supporting the growing demand for domestic solar components and contributing to national energy security. Similarly, in New Jersey, Hotpack is investing approximately $100M in a new 70,000-square-foot sustainable packaging plant, creating 200 skilled jobs over five years. Turner Construction launched a new subsidiary, xPL Offsite, in Alabama, aiming to address skilled labor shortages, enhance workforce capabilities, and support a $400M project across 23 US data centers.

Upskilling initiatives are accelerating across North America, with Ohio University, HTC VIVE, and Virtualware launching the Digital Enterprise Collaboratory to prepare for 7,000 jobs from Intel and Anduril. In Puerto Rico, AMSI is training 41 Terumo employees through a $2.28M apprenticeship program. TSMC is also expanding workforce training in Phoenix to support 6,000 new roles by 2030, while Ontario boosts its Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit to spur reinvestment and protect high-quality manufacturing jobs.

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Advanced Manufacturing Labor Market Trends

☀️ Corning’s $1.5B Michigan Facility Drives US Solar Innovation. Corning has invested $1.5B to expand its Saginaw County, Michigan, facility, creating 400 advanced manufacturing jobs and increasing its workforce to 1,500. The plant, leveraging Hemlock Semiconductor’s expertise, will produce high-purity polysilicon for solar wafers, strengthening the US solar supply chain. This supports growing demand for domestic solar components in alignment with partnerships such as Suniva and Heliene, while contributing to national energy security by creating high-wage, skilled employment opportunities.

✈️ Hotpack Expands to New Jersey with $100M Sustainable Packaging Plant. Hotpack is committing $100M to a 70,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Edison, New Jersey, marking its North American debut. Opening in June 2025, the site will craft customized plastic and paper packaging, generating 200 skilled jobs over five years. Supporting Hotpack’s 2030 Vision, this investment enhances US supply chains, drives sustainable innovation, and fosters regional economic growth with high-quality, client-focused packaging solutions.

🏗️ Turner Construction Establishes xPL Offsite to Address Industry Challenges. Turner Construction has launched xPL Offsite, a new subsidiary dedicated to offsite manufacturing. Operating from a 200,000 sq. ft. facility in Decatur, Alabama, xPL Offsite employs advanced technologies such as robotic arms and steel-cutting systems to produce prefabricated products, including utility plants and modular pods. This initiative not only addresses skilled labor shortages and project complexities but also boosts local expertise and strengthens workforce capabilities, with a $400M project already underway across 23 US data centers.

Engineering is the Most Represented Subject Area Among Chinese Public University Students

⚙️ Engineering leads with 1,403,000 graduates out of 4,280,000, reflecting China’s strategic focus on technical skills to drive industrial development.

🏭 Women account for 2,368,000 graduates, underscoring strong female participation in higher education and a push for a more inclusive, skilled workforce.

🚀 With only 19,700 History and 2,500 Philosophy graduates, these fields remain niche, highlighting a national tilt toward practical and career-driven disciplines.

Upskilling/Reskilling Initiatives

🚀 Ohio’s DEC Empowers Workforce with XR Training Partnership. Ohio University, HTC VIVE, and Virtualware have unveiled the Digital Enterprise Collaboratory (DEC), launching two state-of-the-art XR labs in Athens and Dayton. This initiative aims to support Ohio’s growing advanced manufacturing sector, including 7,000 expected new jobs from Intel and Anduril’s upcoming factories.

🏭 AMSI and Terumo Launch $2.28M Workforce Training in Puerto Rico. AMSI, in partnership with DDEC, has launched a $2M registered apprenticeship program in Caguas, training 41 Terumo Puerto Rico employees in advanced medical device manufacturing. The program offers 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 288 hours of classroom instruction, covering industrial engineering, automation, and quality assurance. 

⚙️ TSMC Drives Workforce Growth in Phoenix with New Training Initiatives. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is tripling its Phoenix campus over the next decade, requiring 6,000 employees by the time its third fabrication plant opens. To meet workforce needs, TSMC has partnered with local universities and community college programs, offering a 10-day “Semiconductor Technician Quick Start" program and launching an apprenticeship initiative.

Policy Initiatives

💰 Ontario Expands Manufacturing Tax Credit to Boost Investments. Ontario will strengthen its Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit by elevating the rate from 10% to 15% and expanding eligibility to non-Canadian-controlled firms. An additional $940.3M over three years will support businesses investing in buildings, machinery, and equipment, offering tax credit up to $2.2M to qualifying companies annually. This initiative aims to protect 830,000 manufacturing jobs, attract global investments, and reinforce Ontario’s economic resilience against global uncertainties.

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