The Olson Center welcomed U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan February 13th, 2023. During the hour-long visit, Senator Hassan toured the Olson Center factory floor and talked with representatives from UNH, and several New Hampshire-based manufacturing companies about workforce needs, methods for increasing industry-university collaborations, and other pertinent topics. The tour demonstrated some of the many ways that industry leverages the Olson Center’s facilities and capabilities. Companies in attendance included Airtho, Drop-Slice, Exail, Greensource Fabrication, and Madco3D, each of which is currently partnering, or looking to partner, with the center.
During the roundtable portion of the visit, the Senator sought suggestions to create more traditional and non-traditional education and workforce pathways. She shared information on various opportunities that are being created within the federal government that are designed to ease workforce shortages. The Senator also listened to the concerns and challenges that are being faced by N.H. manufacturers and provided insight into ongoing efforts to stabilize U.S. supply chains.
Written by: Lauren Dupuis
