Apple and Michigan State University are teaming up to launch the Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, offering courses to help small and medium-sized businesses improve their operations. The program, set to open this summer, will focus on project management, manufacturing process optimization, vocational skills, leadership skills, and implementation of artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing techniques.
This collaboration follows the successful launch of the Apple Developer Academy in Detroit in 2021, with roughly 200 participants graduating annually. The Apple Manufacturing Academy is part of Apple’s U.S. advanced manufacturing fund, which aims to support advanced manufacturing and skills development nationwide. Apple has pledged to invest $10 billion in the fund, doubling its initial commitment.
The manufacturing programs are part of Apple’s larger plan to invest over $500 billion and create 20,000 jobs in the U.S. over the next four years. Additionally, Apple has announced plans to open a new server facility in Houston next year.
The announcement of the Apple Manufacturing Academy comes at a time when President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on various countries, including China, which may impact Apple’s global supply chain. The Trump administration imposed a 34% tariff on goods from China, prompting a similar retaliation from China that will begin on April 10. Despite these challenges, Apple remains committed to supporting advanced manufacturing and skills development in the U.S. through initiatives like the Apple Manufacturing Academy.
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