Mary Ann Pacelli

Workforce development manager

Mary Ann Pacelli, is the workforce development manager at the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) in the U.S. Department of Commerce. She advocates for manufacturing workforce priorities with related federal agencies and provides technical support to MEP centers nationwide for workforce-related activities. Previously at the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET), Pacelli coordinated new business development and training and consulting services to Ohio manufacturers, and she directed activities to access federal, regional, and local funding for projects related to developing a stronger manufacturing workforce pipeline in Ohio.

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 16:02
So Your Manufacturing Day Inspired Students...How do you keep the momentum going?
Thu, 06/04/2020 - 12:02
Last year’s Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) was an enormous success for U.S. manufacturers looking to engage the next generation of manufacturers. But how can you ensure the spark you kindled in the next generation finds fuel? Now more than ever, it’s…
A Guide to Hiring Veterans to Fill the Manufacturing Skills GapTax incentives and skills are only two of the many reasons to hire vets
Thu, 09/14/2017 - 12:01
On the surface, the manufacturing industry’s “good news, bad news” scenario appears to lean toward the good. The 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index projects that by 2020, the United States will be the most competitive manufacturing…
Workforce Tips for Manufacturers, Part 2Implement cross-training and an employee engagement program
Tue, 01/26/2016 - 12:06
In part one of this series, we discussed the importance of providing formal skills training and having open communication. Without further ado, here are two more workforce tips, one about cross-training, and the other about employee engagement.…
Workforce Tips for Manufacturers, Part 1How to help your employees become enthusiastic about their careers
Tue, 12/08/2015 - 16:38
As a manufacturer, you don’t want workers; you want company ambassadors. Workers are individuals who show up and get their tasks done. Company ambassadors are a team of employees who are enthusiastic about their careers, and they are inspired and…
Rosie the Riveter and the Changing Face of the Manufacturing WorkforceBy humanizing manufacturing, everyone is welcomed into the industry
Mon, 06/01/2015 - 16:02
Recently, Mary Doyle Keefe passed away at the age of 92. You may not recognize her name, but you’ll definitely recognize her face. Keefe was the model for Norman Rockwell’s famous 1943 painting, Rosie the Riveter. During the 1940s, various…