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Giving Thanks to America’s Makers
As we head into Thanksgiving, a season built on gratitude, connection, and reflection, there’s one community we specifically want to highlight. We are giving thanks to America’s makers. The makers, doers, builders, and problem-solvers who keep American manufacturing strong.
While many households are preparing their favorite side dishes and debating the proper pie-to-plate ratio, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the makers, the individuals whose skill, precision, and problem-solving spirit keep American manufacturing strong. They’re the welders shaping our infrastructure, the machinists pushing precision to new limits, the programmers turning code into capability, and the students training to become the next generation of skilled trade professionals.
Recognizing the Hands and Minds Behind the Industry
Manufacturing has always been a cornerstone of American innovation. But behind every breakthrough machine, every perfectly milled part, and every expertly welded joint is a person whose skill and dedication make it all possible. This industry thrives because of those who show up ready to build something better every day.
This Thanksgiving, we honor the men and women who show up every day ready to tackle challenges, learn new tools, and create with purpose.
Their work moves our economy forward, strengthens our communities, and ensures that the U.S. remains a leader in advanced manufacturing. For all of that, and so much more, we’re truly thankful.
Appreciating the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals
We’re also celebrating the students who represent the future of manufacturing. They are the innovators, builders, and emerging leaders who are reshaping what’s possible in the skilled trades. They’re the ones stepping into welding booths for the first time, writing their first CNC program, or assembling their first prototype with equal parts excitement and determination.
Their willingness to learn and excel in their craft is paving the way for the next wave of American manufacturing. Whether they’re participating in competitions, training in classrooms, or gaining hands-on experience in industry settings, they’re helping shape a future filled with possibility.
Thank You to the Mentors, Educators, and Industry Partners
Behind every skilled trades professional is a community that helped guide them. Instructors who go the extra mile, mentors who share their hard-earned wisdom, and industry partners who invest in the next generation all play a vital role in strengthening the manufacturing workforce.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for their commitment to uplifting students, advancing training opportunities, and supporting programs that ignite passion for the trades.
A Thanksgiving Message to All Makers
This Thanksgiving, we’re taking a moment to acknowledge and appreciate the people who keep America building! So, to the industry professionals, thank you. To the students, keep going. The mentors out there, your impact matters. And to the industry partners, your support fuels the future.
We’re proud to be part of a community that values hard work, craftsmanship, ingenuity, and passion.
Happy Thanksgiving from our team to yours.
May your holiday be filled with good food, good company, and a well-deserved moment to rest.
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