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Matt Draper

Metallurgist at the Office of the Secretary of Defense

How the Department of Defense Plans to Fortify Our Manufacturing Base

Hear from Matt Draper of the US Department of Defense as he covers the critical need to rebuild the U.S. defense manufacturing supply chain after years of underinvestment. Dive into details on current government investments in workforce development, automation, and technology as Matt shares specifics on programs like the Metal Program and America's Cutting Edge to grow the manufacturing workforce pipeline. Finally, learn about the ways you can get involved in the whole-of-country effort required to address the workforce shortage and ensure national security.



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