About Manufacturing America

Manufacturing America connects talent, educators, and manufacturers to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, create career opportunities, and fuel innovation nationwide. Our platform empowers businesses to find skilled workers, helps educators prepare tomorrow’s workforce, and guides individuals toward meaningful manufacturing careers.

Driving Real Impact in Manufacturing

Manufacturing America is built to make a difference — helping businesses grow efficiently, supporting educators in developing in-demand skills, and opening pathways for the next generation of skilled talent. Every initiative is designed with one goal in mind: strengthening the future of American manufacturing.

Trusted by Leading Manufacturers and Educators

Guided by Purpose and Principles

Our principles shape every decision we make. They reflect who we are and how we aim to make a meaningful difference.

People First

We prioritize workers, students, and employers to ensure opportunities in manufacturing are accessible and meaningful.

Lead with Empathy

Strong manufacturing communities thrive when talent, industry, and education work together toward shared goals.

Grow Together

We harness modern tools, technology, and insights to help the U.S. manufacturing sector stay competitive and future-ready.

Together, We Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing

“At Manufacturing America, we believe a thriving manufacturing industry requires collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to people. Every program, partnership, and resource we offer is designed to create real impact for workers, businesses, and communities.”

Raul Christiansen

Chief Executive Officer

The People Behind Manufacturing America

Together, we turn bold ideas into powerful tools for modern businesses.

Raul Christiansen

Chief Executive Officer

Isabella Schmidt

Head of Product

Matteo Rossi

Engineering Lead

Elena Fischer

Marketing Strategist

Sebastian Müller

Back End Developer

Marta Novak

Front End Developer

Luca Moretti

QA Engineer

Sofia Klein

Product Designer

Real Stories from Real Users

Hear how Manufacturing America has helped manufacturers find skilled workers, guided educators in preparing students for high-demand careers, and empowered individuals to launch successful manufacturing paths.

"Working with Manufacturing America allowed us to connect with skilled workers we couldn’t reach before. Their insights and resources helped us grow our operations efficiently."

Alicia Tan

Growth Strategist, Novacore Ventures

"The platform gave us the data and guidance we needed to train our workforce effectively and expand into new markets. Manufacturing America is a real partner for growth."

Raul Christiansen

Head of Sales, Nexa Solutions

"From adopting new technology to workforce development, Manufacturing America’s programs gave us measurable results quickly. They make manufacturing smarter, safer, and more competitive."

Leah Mendoza

Operations Manager, Orbitcloud

"Partnering with Manufacturing America helped our students develop in-demand skills and connect directly with local employers. The programs are practical, hands-on, and truly career-focused."

Alicia Tan

Growth Strategist, Novacore Ventures

"Thanks to Manufacturing America, our recruitment process is faster, more targeted, and more successful. We’re finding qualified candidates who are ready to hit the ground running."

Raul Christiansen

HR Director, Apex Manufacturing

“From day one, Custo has simplified how we work. The real-time updates, shared notes, and smart deal tracking have saved us countless hours. It’s the kind of CRM that just works—and makes you wonder how you managed before using it.”

Leah Mendoza

Operations Manager, Orbitcloud