Education & Workforce Development

It is critical that industry be kept up-to-date on emerging technologies, opportunities, and trends. Informed by data, the REMADE Institute is filling this national training gap by creating unique training offerings. To date, REMADE® Academy has trained over 3,000 individuals and adds new courses regularly to keep the industrial workforce up-to-date with the latest topics.
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Education & Workforce Development

Training the next generation manufacturing workforce

To achieve our nation’s goals, we must start educating tomorrow’s manufacturing workforce today.

100+ Students

supporting REMADE R&D projects each year

80+ Hours

of training available online, on-demand to U.S. workforce

Annual Scholarships

available for students and early-career faculty to attend REMADE technology conference

Integrating knowledge

from advanced R&D activities to developing training not available in the marketplace

On-Demand Training for REMADE Members

Access to REMADE Academy’s industry-focused online training is included in Membership for employees and/or students of any REMADE Member Organization. If you have a special need for curated training, we are more than willing to work with you.

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Featured EWD Projects

Education and Workforce Development on Chemical Recycling of Plastics

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Advanced Education and Workforce Training in Fibers Recycling

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Short Courses in Software Tools for Alloy and Process Optimization

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EWD Roadmap

This roadmap was created to more effectively highlight how REMADE intends to develop the workforce needed to research, develop, and commercialize new REMADE technologies and solutions widely across U.S. industry, and to highlight the centrality of Education & Workforce Development to REMADE’s mission.

The work of the REMADE Institute is broadly focused on all material processing industries across the entire material value chain, including production, remanufacturing, and recycling. Because of this comprehensive scope, benefits realized from the Institute’s efforts may be adopted throughout the entire U.S. manufacturing landscape, rather than within only certain technology concentrations.

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REMADE Academy

ONLINE SHORT COURSES

Designed for the incumbent workforce from introduction to expert level courses.

Competency Levels
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CERTIFICATE PATHWAYS

Available in Plastics Recycling, Remanufacturing, Systems Analysis, Advanced Fibers Recycling and more. Additional certificates are in development.

Customized onsite training & Bootcamps now available

Designed for the incumbent workforce from introduction to expert level courses.

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WEBINARS

Live virtual events open to the public covering both the REMADE R&D project portfolio and discussions on relevant material classes.

Replays are reserved for Members-only.

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Course Catalog Examples

Remanufacturing Training

  • Introduction to Remanufacturing
  • Cleaning Technology
  • Condition Assessment Technology
  • Additive Repair Technology
  • Design for Remanufacturing

Systems Analysis & Integration Training

  • Introduction to Circular Economy and Systems Analysis

Recycling Training

  • Fundamentals of Mechanical Recycling of Plastics
  • Advanced Fibers Recycling (Paper)
  • Chemical Recycling of Plastics Waste
  • Flexible Plastic Packaging
  • Product Design Considerations for Plastic Recycling
  • Plastic Flows Through a MRF

Competency Levels

Competency Levels enable REMADE to maximize engagement with incumbent workers, independent of an individual’s level of expertise, and communicates training expectations to potential participants prior to enrolling.

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Awareness Level

Awareness

Awareness training is intended to provide participants a high-level introduction to the subject matter.

Practitioner Level

Practitioner

Practitioner level training is intended for incumbent workers that currently work with the technologies or in adjacent technology domains who wish to broaden their knowledge.

Expert
Level

Expert

Expert level training is intended to provide in-depth coverage of advanced concepts or technology and is targeted toward engineers or scientists trying to expand their skill set.

Training the next generation Circular economy workforce

We are committed to preparing a workforce with skills that are relevant to the energy transition and the overall adoption of a Circular Economy. To achieve our nation’s energy, environmental, and economic goals, we must start educating tomorrow’s manufacturing workforce today.

Upcoming Live Training

REMADE Academy Webinar: Showcasing CART — A Decision-support Tool For All Reman Designers
REMADE Academy Webinar: Showcasing CART — A Decision-support Tool For All Reman Designers
Date:
December 3, 2025
Start:
12:00 pm
End:
1:00 pm
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Workforce Profile

The REMADE Institute conducted a comprehensive Education & Workforce Development study to provide direction and suggest areas for investment, partnership and training development. As a baseline report, the strategies and suggestions in the Workforce Profile are being explored for further investigation through targeted focus groups and surveys with REMADE-relevant industry members.

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Aluminum

Aluminum is one of the most important materials for the energy transition. It is used throughout multiple industries including aerospace and automotive. It is especially important for electric vehicles. 

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Steel

Steel is widely used and one of the most energy intensive materials. It is the focus of global decarbonization efforts due to it’s importance to numerous industries including construction, defense, automotive, aerospace, plkus many more.

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Copper

Copper is officially listed as one of the nations most critical minerals. We are working everyday to reduce the U.S.’s reliance on foreign countries for this vital resource.

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Cast Iron

Cast iron is import to multiple industries, including the heavy duty construction and agricultural industries.

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Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

Platinum

Platinum is critical to the nation’s energy transition and is especially important to the highly-competitive electronics industry. 

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Palladium

Palladium is critical to the nation’s energy transition and is especially important to the highly-competitive electronics industry. 

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Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a type of thermoplastic polymer that is widely used in the production of plastic bottles, packaging materials, and fibers. It is known for its lightweight, transparent, and durable properties, making it a popular choice for various applications. PET is recyclable and commonly identified by the recycling symbol with the number 1 inside, indicating its suitability for recycling and reprocessing.

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Rubber

The materials of modern pneumatic tires are synthetic rubber, natural rubber, fabric, and wire, along with carbon black and other chemical compounds.
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Polyamides

This complex polymer includes materials such as nylon and Kevlar.

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Polyolefins

Polyethylene (PE)

Polyethylene (PE) is a versatile and widely used thermoplastic polymer that is known for its strength, flexibility, and chemical resistance. It is a key component in various everyday products, including plastic bags, films, bottles, pipes, and containers. PE is categorized into different types based on its density, such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). Its properties, affordability, and ease of processing have contributed to its extensive use across numerous industries, from packaging and construction to automotive and medical applications.

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Polypropylene (PP)

Polypropylene (PP) is a highly versatile thermoplastic polymer known for its durability, chemical resistance, and high melting point. It is widely used in a diverse range of applications, including packaging materials, textiles, automotive components, and medical devices. PP offers excellent strength-to-weight ratio, good impact resistance, and flexibility, making it suitable for various demanding environments. It is also known for its resistance to moisture, chemicals, and UV radiation, enhancing its suitability for outdoor and long-term applications. PP is recyclable and widely used in both consumer and industrial products due to its cost-effectiveness and favorable performance characteristics.

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Polystyrene (PS)

Polystyrene (PS) is a synthetic aromatic polymer that is widely used in the production of disposable foam products, such as food containers, packaging materials, and insulation. It is a lightweight material with excellent thermal insulation properties. PS can exist in two forms: expanded polystyrene (EPS), commonly known as foam or styrofoam, and solid polystyrene. EPS is lightweight, rigid, and offers good cushioning and insulation, while solid polystyrene is transparent, brittle, and commonly used in products like CD cases and disposable cutlery. PS is cost-effective, versatile, and has a wide range of applications due to its ability to be easily molded and its overall durability.

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