Partners & Sponsors
Our mission is simple: build the workforce that builds and defends America. Our national and economic security depends on it. We will help power our nation’s defense industrial base and revive the skilled trades. We will be connecting the next generation of builders – the welders, machinists, mechanics, electricians, technicians and more – to high-wage, big-impact jobs. You can help us build freedom for generations to come.
Technology Partners
Mitutoyo America Corporation is a leading provider of precision measurement and metrology solutions since 1963.
Through our partnership, Mitutoyo will provide state-of-the-art hand tools to the MEERA (Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All) program, supercharging the program’s mission to inspire and train future engineers and manufacturers across the United States.
Mitutoyo precision hand tools, such as digital calipers and micrometers, that will be integrated into the MEERA curriculum. These tools will give students the experience and expertise needed to succeed in the manufacturing sector. With Mitutoyo’s leadership in precision measurement, calibration, and metrology, this collaboration will ensure students are well-prepared for the evolving manufacturing landscape.
By working together, Mitutoyo and MEERA are empowering future generations and strengthening career and technical education pipelines across the country.
Carbide 3D is a leading CNC machine builder based in Torrance, California, providing high-quality desktop manufacturing solutions since 2013.
Through our partnership, Carbide 3D will provide custom MEERA-branded Nomad Desktop CNC machines to the MEERA (Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All) program, supporting its mission to inspire and train the next generation of engineers and manufacturers across the United States.
The Nomad Desktop CNC machines will be integrated into MEERA’s middle school curriculum, giving students early, hands-on experience with real-world manufacturing tools. Designed for precision, safety, and ease of use, these machines empower students to bring their ideas to life while developing critical skills for careers in advanced manufacturing.
With Carbide 3D’s innovation in desktop CNC technology and commitment to education, this collaboration ensures that students are prepared to thrive in the future of manufacturing. By working together, Carbide 3D and MEERA are equipping young learners with the tools and confidence they need to succeed—and helping to build a stronger manufacturing workforce nationwide.
Matrix Technology Solutions has been a global leader in STEM and technical education for decades, developing innovative and practical learning tools for schools, colleges, and training centers around the world.
Through our partnership, Matrix will provide its state-of-the-art Locktronics kits to the MEERA (Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All) program, supercharging the program’s mission to inspire and train future engineers and manufacturers across the United States.
Locktronics simplifies the teaching and learning of electricity and electronics through modular, plug-and-play components that snap together to create real working circuits. These kits will give students valuable hands-on experience, bridging the gap between theory and practice. With Matrix’s expertise in developing cutting edge STEM education resources, this collaboration ensures students are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in today’s and tomorrow’s manufacturing industries.
By working together, Matrix Technology Solutions and MEERA are empowering future generations and strengthening career and technical education pipelines across the country.
Lincoln Electric is a global leader in welding technology, automation, and workforce development, providing innovative solutions that help train the next generation of skilled professionals.
Through our partnership, Lincoln Electric is bringing its advanced virtual reality welding training technologies to the MEERA (Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All) program. Students will gain hands-on experience using the VRTEX® 360 Compact welding simulator and the Voyage™ Arc VR Headset, allowing them to develop welding skills in an immersive, safe, and engaging environment.
These industry-leading training tools provide students with realistic welding simulations, instant performance feedback, and opportunities to build confidence before working with live equipment. By integrating virtual reality into manufacturing education, Lincoln Electric and MEERA are expanding access to skilled trades training and helping students explore high-demand careers in welding and advanced manufacturing.
Together, Lincoln Electric and MEERA are empowering future generations and strengthening career and technical education pathways across the country.
Fluke is a global leader in electronic test and measurement tools, providing innovative solutions that help professionals diagnose, maintain, and improve electrical systems across a wide range of industries.
Through our partnership, Fluke is equipping students in the MEERA (Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All) program with industry-leading digital multimeters. Students gain hands-on experience measuring voltage, current, resistance, and continuity while developing essential electrical testing and troubleshooting skills using the same professional-grade tools trusted by technicians, electricians, and engineers worldwide.
By incorporating Fluke digital multimeters into the MEERA curriculum, students build confidence with industry-standard equipment while strengthening their understanding of electrical systems, circuit analysis, and workplace safety. This hands-on experience prepares learners for careers in advanced manufacturing, engineering, automation, maintenance, and the skilled trades.
By connecting classroom learning with the tools used every day in the field, Fluke is helping students develop the technical confidence and problem-solving skills that employers value. This partnership gives learners meaningful exposure to real-world technologies while supporting MEERA’s mission to prepare the next generation of skilled professionals for an evolving manufacturing workforce.
Government Partners
The Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) office manages and executes the Department’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program element,
which aims to improve the readiness and competitiveness of the U.S. industrial base by establishing high priority domestic capabilities for new supply chains needed for national security and mitigating exposure to global supply chain risks.
The IBAS Program invests heavily in six priority industrial capability development areas. These are: Submarine and Shipbuilding Workforce, Kinetic Weapons, Microelectronics, Critical Chemicals, Castings and Forgings, and Energy Storage and Batteries. Each of these areas was identified in Executive Order 14017, America’s Supply Chains, as a center of gravity for America’s economic and national security.
Education Partners
