Dream It Do It

Dream It. Do It. is the national umbrella brand for driving manufacturing growth in regional economies.  Twenty states are currently participating in Dream It. Do It. and their activities include:

• National manufacturing careers recruitment programs to engage, educate, and employ individuals in manufacturing;
  
  
• Economic development initiatives, fostering growth, innovation and jobs by building entrepreneurial, regional alliances and providing youth-oriented awareness and education initiatives designed to capture and prepare the next generation of skilled American manufacturing talent;
  
  
• Engagement tools that feed young students into educational and industry certification pathways aligned with career pathways in high-quality, high-paying jobs. 

The core concepts that guide the Dream It. Do It. activities include:

• Provide a clear understanding of advanced, high-tech manufacturing and its contribution to innovation, productivity, economic growth, wealth building, and high-quality jobs;
  
  
• Promote a modern image of manufacturing aimed at 16-26 year olds, (their parents, and educators) and other demographics, that expels old stereotypes of manufacturing;
  
  
• Develop strong regional, cluster-oriented, pro-manufacturing partnerships among local business, political, education, and civic leaders, and economic developers;
  
  
• Offer dynamic and interactive career navigation resources, including web-based exploration tools and “personal touch” mentorship opportunities; and
  
  
• Serve as an initial channel to align educational pathways in post-secondary education with career pathways in manufacturing through the NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System.

Please also visit the national Dream It Do It website for more information on participating states.

For an overview of Dream It. Do It., please click here.