About the MADE Team & Partners
The MADE Intermediary is led by RTI International. Our team works closely with employers and workforce partners to expand apprenticeship opportunities in occupations critical to America's defense readiness, manufacturing capacity, and economic competitiveness.
The MADE Team
The MADE Intermediary Team brings together complementary expertise in employer engagement, apprenticeship implementation, workforce development, economic competitiveness, and technical assistance.
The MADE Team includes:
RTI International is a nonprofit research institute that provides research, development, and technical services to government and commercial clients worldwide. RTI has extensive experience in workforce development, apprenticeship, and employer engagement.
CareerWise is a national nonprofit that builds youth apprenticeship programs connecting students to high-quality career pathways through work-based learning.
CREC is a nonprofit that helps states and regions develop data-driven strategies for economic growth and workforce development.
ICF is a mission-driven consulting and technology firm that helps governments and large organizations turn research, policy, data, and technology into real-world programs and digital services.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is the state agency responsible for workforce development, employment services, and economic growth initiatives across Michigan.
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a research agency within the Texas A&M University System focused on engineering innovation, education, and workforce solutions.