Chris Scafario, President & CEO of the Delaware Valley
Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC), was invited to the White House
to participate in a Space Workforce Roundtable.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 9, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 3rd,
2024, Chris Scafario,
President & CEO of the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource
Center (DVIRC), was invited to the White House to participate in a
Space Workforce Roundtable. The event brought together key
government officials and industry leaders to address critical
workforce and supply chain challenges essential to the future of
America's space sector.
I'm confident that DVIRC and our region are
uniquely positioned to make a meaningful impact on the future of
U.S. space exploration and advanced manufacturing.
The roundtable focused on collaboration across the space
enterprise to inspire, prepare, and employ the next generation of
workers. Scafario, representing Southeastern Pennsylvania's manufacturing
sector, joined fellow Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
Center Directors and industry leaders to discuss the role of the
U.S. manufacturing base in maintaining global competitiveness
within the space industry.
Scafario emphasized DVIRC's commitment to contributing to these
national priorities, stating, "This was an incredible opportunity
to collaborate with influential leaders in both government and
industry. I'm confident that DVIRC and our region are uniquely
positioned to make a meaningful impact on the future of U.S. space
exploration and advanced manufacturing."
The discussions align with DVIRC's ambitious Manufacturing
Moonshot, which aims to establish Southeastern Pennsylvania as a global hub for
advanced manufacturing by 2030. DVIRC launched this plan with the
goal to:
- Connect the brightest minds, advanced technologies, and bold
innovations;
- Transform Southeastern
Pennsylvania into a global leader in advanced
manufacturing;
- Create family-sustaining careers and contribute to a thriving
regional economy; and
- Support the design and production of next-generation,
life-sustaining technologies that defend and enrich lives.
Scafario's presence at the roundtable reinforces DVIRC's focus
on advancing national space goals while driving innovation in
Southeastern Pennsylvania. He
shared his enthusiasm for the future, remarking, "As we push
forward with the Manufacturing Moonshot, it's exciting to think
about the possibilities. Wouldn't it be cool if our efforts
actually help our nation get back on the Moon?"
With over 5,500 small- and medium-sized manufacturing firms in
Southeastern Pennsylvania, DVIRC's
Manufacturing Moonshot is focused on driving growth through
innovation and collaboration. By working closely with business,
education, training, and government, DVIRC is building an ecosystem
that will fuel the next wave of American manufacturing success.
About DVIRC
The Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) is a
leading nonprofit consulting organization that focuses on growing
the manufacturing sector in Southeastern
Pennsylvania. Through strategic workforce initiatives,
advanced technology research, supply chain resiliency best
practices, and business growth support, DVIRC strengthens the
region's manufacturing base, contributing to America's global
industrial competitiveness. Learn more at DVIRC.org.
Media Contact
Luke Plating, DVIRC, 1 719-491-6311, lplating@dvirc.org,
https://dvirc.org/
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