Bernadine Hawes: My Manufacturing Story

Bernadine Hawes started her career at the nation's first urban research park, the University City Science Center in PA.

View as a Web Page Bernadine Hawes: My Manufacturing Story Bernadine Hawes didn't start out even remotely as part of the manufacturing ecosystem. She started her career at the nation's first urban research park, the University City Science Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Going to work at the Science Center led to the kind of career she had hoped for – one that combined her love for academics with real world activism. Because it was an economic development organization, the Science Center became the chartering organization for a nonprofit tech investment firm and the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC). DVIRC was one of the early MEP Centers and is still part of Pennsylvania MEP and the MEP National NetworkTM. That was how she got involved in manufacturing. Bernadine always encourages young people, especially those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color, to pursue science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) studies and careers to fuel their aspirations. Someone will have to make their ideas tangible – that requires understanding the science behind an idea and the engineering it takes to make it work for the good of us all. Read More OTHER BLOG TOPICS The One Workforce Attraction and Retention Strategy You Probably Haven't Considered Employee ownership is a workforce strategy that manufacturers should consider. Read More Asia Dillon: Making a Name for Herself as a Manufacturer At 15 years old, Asia Dillon has already made a name for herself as a manufacturer. Read More Video: Heroes of American Manufacturing – Sweet Grass Dairy Sweet Grass Dairy has worked with GaMEP on multiple projects including food safety training, customer audits and marketing projects when the company pivoted to e-commerce to expand into new markets. Read More You may also be interested in… Job Quality Toolkit The Job Quality Toolkit is rooted in the Baldrige Excellence Framework and provides practical guidance to employers of all kinds. Many interrelated factors impact job quality. The Job Quality Toolkit is organized around eight drivers.   The Manufacturers' Guide to Finding and Retaining Talent View The Manufacturers' Guide to Finding and Retaining Talent, to learn steps that will help you improve and enhance your employee recruitment, retention and engagement.   How Small Manufacturers Can Develop Risk Management Strategies for their Supply Chains Many manufacturers are pursuing domestic sourcing for materials and supplies as a way to overcome supply chain disruptions. View this interactive white paper to learn how small manufacturers can develop risk management strategies for their supply chains. Connect with us Received this email from a friend? Subscribe here. Privacy Policy Subscriber services: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help

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